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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skairit. Erron. for scurrit Scorit ppl. adj. (marked with scores; see Score v. 1), perhaps by confusion with Scar v.2 —1637 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II 462.
Ane broune skairit ox
