Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PYARDIE, n. The magpie, Pica pica (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 390).
[Dim. altered form of Pyat, but cf. also Mid. Fr. and Fr. dial. piar(t), id.]