Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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M'SHEER, adv.phr. An expression implying ironically that a statement just made is untrue. [mə′ʃi:r]Cai. 1911 John o' Groat Jnl. (19 May):
She was only 25 years, m'sheer.
