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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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LAAR, n.¹ Also lyaar, lar; ler (Sh. 1881 Williamson MSS.). A soft, gentle breeze (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1960). [l(j)ɑ:r]Sh. 1879 Shetland Times (14 June):
Under full sail before a fine lyaar of westerly wind.Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 13:
Da nicht wind blaws in anterin laars.Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 105:
An watch each gentle laar dat stirs Da ripple on da paecefill voe.Sh. 1955 New Shetlander No. 41. 7:
Wan-restit lars a tired wind Geing craimin, lookin fur a bül.