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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.
SHAIR, n. Also share. Sh. forms of Eng. chair (Sh. 1877 G. Stewart Tales 141, 1928 Manson's Almanac 186). Also in Cai. See S, letter, 6.
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"Shair n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/shair_n>
