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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wirlar, n. (? = Wirling n. or SND Wirlin(g) n., a puny or stunted person.) —1622 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II 262.
[George Cuschnie,] blindman at the Brig of Done, [v. Alexr. Cuschnie,] blind wirlar, [son of John Cuschnie, tailȝeour … who was cautioner for him]
