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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.
Quotation dates: 1898
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KURT, adj. Also kort. Short, sparing, scant (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1960). [kɔrt]Sh. 1898 Shetland News (27 Aug.):
Doo's very kurt wi' dy misser i' da moarnin'. My cup is no naur foo.
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