Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LYEERIN, n. Green slime, esp. on the sea-shore (Rs. 1919 T.S.D.C.). [′lji:rən]
[Gael. lìrean, id.]