Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARSGERD, adj. Begrimed, filthy. [′barsgərd]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
“B[arsgerd] wi' dirt” i.e. begrimed with dirt that has dried on.
