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†STIR, n. Used as a polite form of address to a man, sir.Lnk. a.1779 D. Graham Writings (1883) II. 26:
Yes stir, a' that is very true.Sc. 1816 Scott O. Mortality viii.:
If your honour pleases, this is my mither, stir.Sc. 1834 G. R. Gleig Allan Breck H. v.:
Ye're no' muckle acquaint wi' riding, Stir.
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