Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLUNYIERD, n. “An old gun, or any old rusty weapon” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2). Given as obs. in Watson Rxb. W.-B. 1923 for Slk.
[Perhaps blunt, not pointed, and yard, a rod.]
