Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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‡PEER, n.3 Also piers. A long reddish-coloured worm found under the stones on a beach at ebb-tide (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., Sh. 1965), a sea-slug (Sh. c.1870 E.D.D.).
[L.Ger. pier, sand-worm, Du. pier, worm.]
