Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1948
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RØR, n. Also röir, rüir. The common reed, Arundo, esp. the reed canary grass, Phalaris arundinacea (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., rüir, 1947 Shet. Folk Bk. I. 85, Sh. 1968). Also in combs.: rør-girs, id. (Jak.); röir-simminds, ropes of twisted reed. [rør]Sh. 1948 New Shetlander No. 8. 3:
Whan ower da laamb's maet he sat Or wund röir simminds on da mat.
