Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PLENIMER, n. Also planimer; ¶plain mary. The starboard side of a boat (Ags. 1911). Also used attrib. of the midship oar of a boat (Ags. 1921 T.S.D.C.).
[Orig. obscure. The -er may represent Air, oar.]
