Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHIRROW, n. Also shirrew, sheroo. The shrew, Sorex araneus (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1942 Zai) [ʃər′(j)u]Rnf. 1870 J. Nicholson Idylls 38:
The lang-nosed sheroo fand a bield wi' the rest.
