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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schire,) Schyre, v. Also: Schiring vbl. n. [S(c)hir(e adj. 3. Also in the later dial. Cf. Scheer v.] To leave a liquid containing particles of matter in suspension to stand in a vessel until the matter has sunk to the bottom; to purify by this procedure. —1576 Crim. Trials I ii 54.
Thom baid hir tak ane pairt of ginger, clowis [etc.] … and sum stark aill and seith thame togidder and schyre it
