Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1913-1923
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DIRR, Durr, adj., v.2 Also in n.Eng. dial.
1. adj. Benumbed, devoid of feeling, lit. and fig. (Lth. 1825 Jam.2).Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ iii. iii.:
I hecht things maist groosh an' eternal, an' the herts o' men are dirr.
2. v. To deaden or alleviate pain (Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Rxb. 1825 Jam.2, durr, 1942 Zai).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Is your toothache durr'd yet?
