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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AIRSLEY, n. (See quot.)Cai. 1916 An Old Cai. Croft, John o' G. Jnl. (7 Apr.):
Two crofters ploughed their lands together, each supplying a horse; this was called “airsley,” and is still a common practice in some parts of Caithness.
