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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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SHAIR, v. To grind, grate (the teeth) (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; I.Sc. 1970).Ork. 1931 J. Leask Peculiar People 134:
Shairan 'er-teeth an' shaftan 'er exe at dem.
