Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VALAIRIE, n. Also valaira, villera, fillaira (Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl., 1953 Traynor). The common valerian, Valeriana officinalis (Arg.3 1952). [və′le:re]
[Reduced or dim. form of valerian.]
