Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PARRY, n. A louse, Pediculus capitis (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[Cf. cant or Sc. gypsy parri, pare, id.]
