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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scherré, S(c)hirrie. [Var. of Chery n., Chirry n.] A cherry. Also attrib. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 302 (L) (see Chery n.).
Scherreis 1616 Edinb. Test. LIII 243.
viij pund wecht past of schirries at 13 s. 4 d. the pund wecht —attrib. 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII 359.
A shirrie colloured morallae tabie coller cloath … A shirrie cesnut collar cloath
