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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHARVE, Djarf, Tjarf, adj. and n. [tʃɑ:rv Ork.; djɑrf, tjɑrf Sh.]
1. adj.
(1) “Bold, hardy; fearless; esp. not afraid [of] the dark” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), djarf, tjarf); “headstrong, resolute, fearless, foolhardy” (Ork. 1929 Marw., charve).
(2) “Great” (Ork. 1825 Jam.2; 1866 Edm. Gl.).
2. n. “A bold person” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[O.N. djarfr, bold, daring (Zoëga).]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Charve adj., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/charve>
