Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TEARIE, n. A misreading of tearce, tierce, an old measure of capacity equivalent to one third of a pipe, or about 35 gallons (of wine) (Inv. 1726 Steuart Letter-Bk. (S.H.S.) 264).
