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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
AICHER, AICHERAG, n. (See quot.) [′exəɹ, ′ex(ə)ɹəg Cai.]Ork. 1825 Jam.2:
Aicher, a head of oats or barley.Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 63:
Aicher, n. An ear of barley.Cai.3 1931:
Aicher or aicherag (ag dim.) = the ear or beard of the bere or barley corn.
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