Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BIRCY, adj. Perky, spirited.Gsw. 1868 J. Young Poems 63:
Thy five an' fortieth natal day Sees thee as bircy, fresh an' yaul, As ony belle in a' the toun.
[Variant of Birsie, adj., with extended meaning.]
