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Quotation dates: 1886
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TORRY, n. A lug-sail boat.Ayr. 1886 J. Meikle Lintie 161:
Alec's torry ca'd for — what did you say — something about Swift? No' but she's ca'd for Dr. Lang's Stella, as guid a cutter, I'm tell't, as ever flew a racing flag.
