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Quotation dates: 1888
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PIRZIE, adj. Conceited, self-centred, self-assured (Lth. 1825 Jam.). Hence pirzie-like, adv., in a boastful, ostentatious manner, perkily, with assurance.Lth. 1888 D. Carmichael Cosietattle 214:
I like to see you [sparrow] stump and steer Baith pirzie-like and tame.
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