Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1949-1956
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WAIRIN, n. Also waeren, waring, wiring. A strap of wood nailed to the ribs of a boat on the inside below the gunwale on which the thwarts rest (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Cai. 1905 E.D.D.; Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., waeren, Ork. 1929 Marw., wiring; I.Sc., Cai. 1973). [′werɪn; Ork. ′wəir-, Cai. ′weir-]Sh. 1949 New Shetlander No. 19. 44:
Bi dis time da water wis gettin' up ta da waerens.Sh. 1956 Scots Mag. (Aug.) 338:
His personal property, oilskins, mittens, tobacco, knife, breadbox, etc., were in the “waring” beside him.
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