Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SWAIRM, v., n. Sc. form of Eng. swarm (Bwk. 1870 W. Brockie Leaderside Leg. 20; Lnk. 1919 G. Rae Clyde and Tweed 21, 1923 G. Rae Langsyne in Braefoot xi.). See P.L.D. § 48.1.(2).