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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶HOMERY, adj. “In poor condition; thin, with the bones showing through the skin, of an animal” (Ork. 1973 Orcadian (26 July)). [Orig. obscure. ? Corruption of Norw. afmagret, Dan. avmavret, id.]
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"Homery adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00088949>
