Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TAIRDY, n. A din, clamour, hullaballoo (Kcb. 1930).
[Orig. obscure. ?Mistake for rairdie, Reird, n., 6.]
