Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OOR, adv. Cai. vocalised form of Eng. ever. Also in derivs.: fa oor, whoever. See Fa, pron.; fan oor, whenever. See Fan; far-oor, wherever. See Far, adv. Cf. also noor s.v. Never.Cai. 1891 D. Stephen Gleanings 87:
David, boy, they're the thrawnest set in that Free Kirk that oor I kent a' my warl.Cai. 1909 D. Houston 'E Silkie Man 10:
He's ready fan oor 'ey ir.Cai. 1916 J. Mowat Proverbs 12:
Fa oor ye ir, Providence has been kind till yir body.Cai. 1934 John o' Groat Jnl. (16 March):
'E warst cauld oor A min' hevin'.
