Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PALYIR, n. A dwelling, abode, home.Sh. 1879 Shetland Times (2 Aug.):
Come in, puir craetur, an' rest dee; it's bit a mean palyir ta ax onybody intil.
