Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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‡DAIR, v. Of sheep: to roam or wander; to forsake their usual pasture (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obsol.). Also used with away.
[Prob. developed by elision from Daver, see P.L.D. § 70.1.]