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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1870

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MINYAR, n. ? A misfortune, accident, mishap.Gall. c.1870 Bards Gall. (Harper 1889) 239:
She'll soon be to oor clachan back, Should nae minyar o'ertak' her.

[Orig. obscure. Phs. a nonce form and usage of manœuvre.]

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