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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1581
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Skyrit, adj. [Of uncertain origin and meaning. Cf. Skyr(e,adv.] ? Completely mad. — 1581 Satirical Poems xliv 207.
As he vas vyse, the vther planelie skyrit
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"Skyrit adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/skyrit>
