Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KIRR, n. Diarrhoea (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1960).
[Phs. mainly imit. Cf. Swed. kurr, rumbling in the stomach, and Curr, v. with etym. note.]