Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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R, n.2. Used in quot. to indicate the uvular r [R] or burr as a speech peculiarity. See R, n.1.Edb. 1735 Caled. Mercury (17 March):
He has black Hair, marked with the small Pox, and has an ‘R — in his Speech.
