Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UIR, n. Only in pl.: small particles or remnants, freq. used of small potatoes (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Deriv. uirry, adj., small, trifling, insignificant (Ib.). [ø:rz]
[Phs. a reduced form of Ormal, id.]
