A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swirit,) Sueirit, p.p. [Swire n.] Having a neck (of a particular sort). —1460 Hay Alex. 522.
[The horse was] Wyd neis-thirlit and sueirit cleir and hale
