Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MERE, n. Sc. usage: a pool of water lying on the surface of the soil in wet weather, and liable to evaporate in a warm spell (Ags. 1825 Jam.).
