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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Siry,) Syr(y)e, adj. [? Sir(e n.] ? Behaving like a sire or lord; domineering, tyrannical. —c1460 Thewis Gud Women 77.
Be nocht our-syre till hir frendis Bot mek and lawly c1460 Thewis Wysmen 447.
Thai ar rycht syrye our the laif Quhar thai may ony maistry have
