Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GARSE, v.1 Also gaarse. To make, cause.Sh. 1888 B. R. Anderson Broken Lights 90:
What will he? tank da Lord 'at gaarsed her smore An' sent him sic a mooty ting o' gimmer.Sh. 1898 Shet. News (13 Aug.):
Doo's gars'd da mare dreng at da tedder aboot da foal's neck.
