Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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IRISHER, n. One from Ireland, an Irishman. Gen.Sc.; an Irish-bred cattle animal.Dmf. 1823 Edb. Ev. Courant (4 Oct.):
Bating a few stirks, and “Irishers,” the supply consisted of Galloways and Highlanders, the latter kind predominating.Kcb. 1898 Crockett Standard Bearer x.:
A panic story, that the wild Irishers had landed.
