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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PIRRIVEE, n. Also pirwee. A state of excitement or rage, a tantrum, a fluster, flurry (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Deriv. pirweeans, “a conceited, flighty person” (Cai. 1903 E.D.D.).Cai. 1903 E.D.D.:
He's awa' in a great pirwee.