Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KAIR, n. A mire, puddle (Fif. 1808 Jam.).
[The same word as n.Eng. dial. car(r), a pool, a water-logged place, Norw. dial. kjerr, id., O.N. kjarr, copse, brushwood.]