Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SOOER, n. A sweat preceding an illness (m.Sc. 1921 T.S.D.C.).
[Appar. a modern adaptation of Fr. sueur, sweat.]
