Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPEER, v. Also spir. To spirt, squirt, as liquid from a syringe (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), spir, Sh. 1971). [spi:r]Sh. 1900 Shetland News (22 Dec.):
Da blüid speerin' frae him.Sh. 1970 New Shetlander No. 93. 15:
Da warm milk sheered [sic] and foamed ida pail.
