Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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YARTA, n. Also (h)jarta, jarto, iarto. A term of endearment or friendship, ‘my dear' (Sh. 1825 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl., iarto, 1914 Angus Gl., hjarta, Sh. 1974). Also attrib.Sc. 1821 Scott Pirate xxvii., xxx.:
“Take heed, jarto,” as Minna dropped her bridle. . . . “You forget, Jarto Claud.”Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Kwar is du gaun, jarta. Stand at dee, jarta.
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