Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AIRN, v., = Eng. iron, v., to smooth or dress with an iron. Gen.Sc.Bwk. 1863 A. Steele Poems 195:
But if she is lovin', and modest, and true, Can wash a bit sark, and can airn and sew.
