Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HASHERY, HASHRIE, n. Careless or wanton destruction (Rxb. 1825 Jam., hashrie, ‡1923 Watson W.-B., hashery, Rxb. 1956).
[Hash, v., + n.suff. -ery, -rie.]
