Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SEERUP, n. Gen.Sc. form of Eng. syrup (Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr. Duguid 124, Mry. 1897 J. Mackinnon Braefoot Sk. 42, Bnff. 1922 Banffshire Jnl. (12 Dec.); Fif., Lth. 1926 Wilson Cent. Scot. 264; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Rxb. 1942 Zai). [′sirəp]
[O.Sc. serop, 1456.]
