Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CARRIS, n. “Flummery” (Wgt. 1825 Jam.2).
[Origin uncertain, but phs. from Gmc. root *kerza, *kerzu, from which prob. also derives Carse, q.v. Cf. also Carrie, soft.]
