Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PAUR, n. Sc. form and usage of Eng. par, equality, in phr. to be paurs, of two or more persons or sides in a game: to be running neck and neck, to be on a par as regards the score.Lnk. 1880 Clydesdale Readings 93:
The twa heads were paurs, an' ae stane wuz tae decide the fate o' the match.
