Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶YIRMS, n.pl. “Small-sized fruit” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 501).
[Orig. obscure.]