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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kuir, var of Cure n.1 a. Care, charge. b. An act of care or attention, a service. —1596 Dalr. II. 13/19.
This kuir to be committit to him Ib. 30/27.
To tak him vnder his kuir Ib. 307/17. 1685 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 205.
For ane good and sufficent kuir done to me by him
