Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GARR, n. The name given to the best boxer in George Heriot's Hospital. Cf. Garrer.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton 27:
And head o' a' there was the Garr, In ither words the god o' war.
