Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SPARR, n. Nonce or erron. form of Parr, a young salmon.Clc. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XV. 156:
There are very fine fresh-water trouts, of a considerable size, taken in it, as well as sparrs, in great numbers.
