Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VAIR, n. Also ver (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). A place where sea-birds breed, a bird skerry (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; 1914 Angus Gl.). Now only in place-names. [ve:r]
[Norw. dial (fugle)-vær, O.N. (fugl)-ver, id., from Norw. vær, O.N. ver, a station, resort for fishing, fowling, etc.]
