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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SHA, int. Also shaw. A call used to incite a dog to chase prey (Bwk., Arg., Ayr., Kcb. 1970). [ʃɒ:]Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 424:
Sha, what is said to a dog, when ordered to hunt; sha-awa, run you dog!

[Gael., Ir. seo, here, see here!]

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