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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scheret, Sheired, ppl. adj. [Scherit, rare weak p.p. of Scher(e v.] a. Of a coin: Clipped. Cf. Scher(e v. 5. b. Of a woollen article: Shorn. Cf. Scher(e v. 9. —a. 1616 Orkney Witch Trial in Rogers Social Life III 299.
Haveing aft and dyvers tymes desyreit the len of ane scheret sheilling fra James Hunton —b. 1696 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II 572 (10 Feb.).
Ane pair sheired blankets
