Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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DAIRT, v. and n. Sc. form of Eng. dart. (Bnff., Edb. 2000s). See P.L.D. § 48.1(2).Lnk. 1997 Duncan Glen From Upland Man 10:
On the back o the door
to the stable (noo a gairage)
a dairt board.Rxb. 1912 Kelso Chron. (8 Nov.) 2:
Ma last letter came doon on maist o' oor toonsfolk like a dairt frae th' blue.
