Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FREER, n. Also freir. Sc. forms, now only arch., of Eng. friar. [fri(ə)r]Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry 86:
He was the first wi' aiken staff To chastify freir Tullidaff.Dmf. 1836 J. Mayne Siller Gun 20:
Frae the Freer's Vennel, through and through, Care seem'd to've bid Dumfries adieu!Knr. 1925 “H. Haliburton” Horace 195:
Hame ran the greedy freer, Girnin' as he gaed.
