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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1954
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PURT, n. Mud, mire, a muddy place, a quagmire (Sh. 1967); an ash- or dung-pit (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [pʌrt]Sh. 1954 New Shetlander No. 40. 30:
In due course the kettle was boiled, poured in the purt afore the door, and left standing on the briggie-stane to cool.
