Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1914
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BAMBIRR, BAMBIRL, -BIRREL, n. (See quots.) [′bɑmbər(l)]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Bambirr, and more comm[only] bambirl, -birrel, great haste; excitement, in a b[ambirr], hurry-skurry; with intense emotion.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Bambirr, a state of great hurry and agitation.
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