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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1949
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SKIRR, v.2 Also skorr, skjørr (Jak.). To scare, frighten, chase off (poultry) (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1970). [skɪr, sk(j)ør]Sh. 1949 P. Jamieson Letters 218:
The crofter's las "skirrd!" the hens away, and sent the dog after them.
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