Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1915-1922
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AR, interrog. adv. = where. See P.L.D. §151. [ɑr]e.Rs., Avoch 1915 (per Mry.2):
The duke ast us ar we wur fae.Crm. 1922 Rymour Club Misc. III. ii. 76:
"'Ar are thee gae'an?" — "Where are you going?"