Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOOR, int. Also loordy (Ork.). Deformations of Lord!, used as an expletive (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Ork. 1961). Cf. colloq. Eng. lor.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Loordy bit o' me [Lord a bit, not a bit].