Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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‡VAAR, v.1, n.1 Also var, vaur; vara, vari (Jak.) as n. [vɑ:r]
I. v. 1. tr. and intr. To give heed (to), pay attention (to), be wary (of) (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 51:
We're met wi mony a suddent flan, An still we're flottin. Never vaar.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He does no var. Dø no var him. Yon lass is a ill ane. Var her!
2. In vbl.n. varin, a warning (Sh. 1973).
II. n. In phr. tak vaur, to pay attention, take heed.Sh. 1897 Shetland News (22 May):
Hit'll learn me ta tak' mair vaur agen.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
I am warnt him but he will no tak vara.
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