Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WHERN, n. A trait in one's character, esp. of a disagreeable kind (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Cf. Wheerie.
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a conflation of Wheerum and Wheerie.]
