Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPLERRIE, v., n. [′splere]
I. v. 1. tr. To bespatter, splash something with liquid, dirt, etc. (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; w.Lth. 1971).Slg. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
The table was a' splerried.
2. intr. To splash in mud (Sc. I 911 S.D.D.).
II. n. A splash of liquid, mud, dirt, etc.Slg. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
A splerrie o' mud on the floor.
