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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶HERVY, adj. “Mean, having the appearance of great poverty” (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
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"Hervy adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hervy>
