Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PEER, v.3 To appear, “accounted a very old word” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Cld. 1880 Jam.).
[Aphetic form of appear, obs. in Eng. exc. dial. since 17th c.]
