Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLIRR, v.1 To gnash, grind (the teeth).Abd. 1739 in Caled. Mag. (1788) 498:
For blytheness some did flirr Their teeth that day.Bnff. 1852 A. Harper Solitary Hours 87:
Gin he girnt, wi' sidelins neck, An' flirr'd his tusks in disrespect.