Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GERRAT, GERRIT, GARRIT, n. A samlet or parr (Rxb. 1825 Jam., †1923 Watson W.-B., garrit). [′gɛrət, ′gar-]
[Of the same origin as Gerrock, n.1, q.v., with variant dim. ending.]
