Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KEARRER, n. A variant spelling of Cairrier, a carrier.Ayr. 1744 Mun. Irvine (1891) II. 327:
For 3 paints of aill by the kearrers . . . £00. 00. 6.