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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scurr, n. [L. scurra a buffoon.] Only in Dalr., once, rendering L. scurra (for which Balfour appar., puts fulis (Practicks 680): A buffoon or jester. —1596 Dalr. I 121/19.
Bardis, scurris, and addicted til ydilnes, with sik sort of persouns, lat skurge
