Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶LIERACHIE, n. A hullabaloo, a loud outcry or lamentation.Sc. 1888 Battle of Harlaw in Child Ballads No. 163 A. xx.:
An siccan a lierachie I'm sure ye never saw.