Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1880-1954
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MIRR, v., n.
I. v. To tingle, to quiver, to tremble (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc. 1963).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 47:
Min, had ap the wecht for me twa'r t'ree meenits, for baith me airms is mirran.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 166:
I ken be da mirrin' 'at's i' da yow's legs.Sh. 1954 New Shetlander No. 40. 15:
Shu clatches on da idder posic an dis time altho I felt da hoose mirrin aroond me I didna dwall aff.
II. n. A vibration, a quivering, esp. the shimmering of the air on a hot day (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.; I.Sc. 1963).Sh. 1899 Shetland News (22 July):
Ivery wye 'at ye luikid da simmer mirr wis dancin' afore your e'en.
