Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶REVURE , adj. Also revoore.
1. “Thoughtful; dark and gloomy”.Ayr. 1825 Jam.:
A revure look.
2. “Having a look of calm scorn or contempt” (Ib.).
[Of doubtful authenticity, and prob. a hoax-word supplied to Jam., phs. based on Fr. rêveur, a dreamer.]
