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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†LAIR, n.⁴ Also lar (s.Sc. 1876 D.S.C.S. 144). s.Sc. reduced forms of Eng. lard (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., obs.).