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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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HERSH, adj. Sc. form of Eng. harsh. See P.L.D. § 48. 1. (2). Adv. hershly (sm.Sc. 1900 W. G. Tarbet In Oor Kailyard 46).Ayr. 1897 W. G. Tarbet In Oor Kailyard 46:
Rin oot an' see if ye canna stop him afore somebody blabs it oot to him harshly.
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