Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UIMRO, n. The greasy film or layer attached to lower ends of wool when ‘loosening' on a sheep's back (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Cf. Set. [′ømro]
[Phs. a deriv. of uim, s.v. Oam, n.]
