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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

TIRD, n.1 A state of excitement or rage, a commotion (Sh. 1972).Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 45:
Yon will nae doot cause Paul's folk ta complain, An set aa Orkney in a bonnie tird.Sh. 1959 New Shetlander No. 51. 29:
He wis in an aafil tird.

[From Tirr, n.3, prob. formally influenced by Tird, v.]

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