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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EESERAL, Esral, adj. Worthless, of small account (Ork.2 1948). [′isərəl]Ork. 1911 J. Spence in Old-Lore Misc. IV. iv. 185:
An' thu kens whin fok tak notions dey say tings at's naither towt ar wirrowt, juist tings at's naither mair ar less ar esral dirt!Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A lot o' eeseral trash.
