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Schorand, ppl. adj. [S(c)hor(e v.¹ 4.] That threatens harm or danger. Cf. also S(c)hore adj. —1513 Doug. viii iv 13.
Do behald ȝone schorand hewchis brow, Quhar all ȝon craggy rochis hyngis now