Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COY-AAR, adj. Sh. form of Eng. coir, coconut fibre used for making ropes, etc. Known to Bnff.2 1940, for Sh. and Bnff.Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 64:
Whin da denner wis by I guid an' took twa bundles o' da coy-aar simminds 'at I wraet Gibbie ta send up . . . an' cuist links ower da byre rüff, for faer o' a gale.
