Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EER, n.1 [i:r]
1. “An iron stain on linen” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Bnff.2 1943; Abd.15 1949).
2. “Colour, tinge” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Bnff.2 1943).
[See Iron-eer; Ure, n.]