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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ore, Oir(e, Oyir, Oyre, n. [e.m.E. ore, oore, oar(e, ME. ore, oore: cf. Are n.1] An oar. —1615 Orkney & Shetl. Ct. Bk. 118.
For the steilling of ane oyre [etc.] … out of Andro Gariochis boit Ib. 119.
Except the taking of the aire [etc.] … quhilk … he … tuik, haveing broken thair awin oyir [etc.] 1617 Sc. Studies II. 105 n.
Unam cymbam cum quatuordecem lie ores 1622-6 Bisset II. 199/24.
Ethius maid the barge with twa severall oiris on athir syde
