Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ERN, n. The alder tree. See also Arntree, id.Bnff. 1933 M. Symon Deveron Days 3:
An' ilka win' fae the Corval's broo Bends aye the buss o' ern.