Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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ERT, n.1 Sc. form of Eng. art (Sh.10, Arg.3 1950); in pl. = skill. Cf. Airt, n.1Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 100:
Wha best can tell wi' cother ert The teel that wins the lasses' he'rt.Ant. 1928 Irish Breeder 18:
If a had the erts tae mester this trade, Wud soon drap workin 'an' throw doon the spade.Arg. 1998 Angus Martin The Song of the Quern 55:
O, ye may watch at Maidens
an ask for them bi name,
but the maisters o the ringin ert
ir lang lowsed an hame.
