Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†YELDER-EE'D, adj. Having the evil eye, used of a person reckoned to be a bearer of bad luck, esp. on a journey (Fif. 1825 Jam.). See also Elleree.
[For the first element cf. O.E. ȝealdor, magic, incantation.]
