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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
TYARR, v. Dim. or freq. form tyarrie. To fight, to be prone to quarrel (Cai. 1921 T.S.D.C., Cai. 1973). Hence tyarrin, ppl.adj., noisy, quarrelsome (Mry. 1911), vbl.n., noisy persistent quarrelling (Cai., Rs. 1921 T.S.D.C.). [tjɑr, tʃɑr]
[Unvoiced variant, due to Gael. influence, of Eng. jar, id.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Tyarr v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/tyarr>
