Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEEVRY, n. Sc. form of Eng. livery. See P.L.D. § 45.Abd. 1875 G. MacDonald Malcolm xxxii.:
It wad be a' the same, forbye, oot an' oot, as weirin' a leevry!
