Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SAIRL, v. To whine (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Etym. doubtful. Phs. a freq. form ad. Norw. dial. sorra, id., sorlen, whining.]