Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TEER-YARN, n. Yarn made from the longer fibres of flax as distinct from tow-yarn which is made from the hecklings (Dmf. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 315).
[Poss. a mistake for heer-yarn, see Heere, sc. fit for being made up into heeres.]
