Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BURR, n.2 and v. A variant of Birr, n.1, v1
1. n. Energy, force. Known to Fif.10 1937.Sc. c.1867 W. C. Smith in Edwards Mod. Sc. Poets (1881) III. 248:
And is it nothing that I wrought wi' burr. But couldna swear aye by the minister.
†2. v. To move in a bustling or energetic manner.Ayr. 1817 D. McKillop Poems and Songs 40:
Then quick they burr, Aff snoukin,.
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