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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.

VAIR, adj. Also vaer (Ork. 1920 J. Firth Reminisc. Gl.), ver, vare (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). Having no appetite, being fussy or particular about food (Ork. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 96, 1929 Marw.; Sh. 1973). [ver]

[Orig. doubtful. Jak. suggests Norw., O.N. var, wary, cautious, and cf. Eng. ware, careful to avoid, but the use in the context of food is not paralleled elsewhere.]

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