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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1908-1943
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ER(E), n. A small quantity, a small particle of anything (Ork. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 96, 1866 Edm. Gl., 1929 Marw.; Sh.10, Ork.5 1950). [ɛ:r]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A (piri) er o' onyting.Ork.1 1943:
Gie me ere o' tea.
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"Er n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 9 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00069235>
