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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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‡RO, n. Also roe; rö (Sh. 1931 Shetland Times (14 March) 7). A poor, enfeebled or emaciated animal (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), the carcass of an animal which has died from some disease (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1968). [ro:]Sh. 1888 B. R. Anderson Broken Lights 83:
Dan aff on roosty wings agein Ta hook da ro an' tear his een.Sh. 1899 Shetland News (29 April):
Da hide o' yon ro o' his 'at deed.Sh. 1955 New Shetlander No. 41. 8:
Lik da fleshless krang o' an aald roe at da craas er picket clean.