Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STUR, v., n. Sc. form of Eng. stir (n.Sc. 1732 W. Fraser Chiefs of Grant (1883) II. 309; Dmf. 1823 J. Kennedy Poems 83, Abd. 1880 G. Webster Crim. Officer 85, Sh. 1898 Shetland News (9 April); Abd. 1926 M. Argo Makkin' o' John 3; Sh., Cai., m.Sc. 1971). See P.L.D. §58.1 and I, letter, 2. § 2. (3). Hence adj. sturry, stirring, busy (Kcd. 1969 Abd. Press & Jnl. (30 Aug.)). For other Sc. forms see Steer, v.1, n.1 [stʌr]
[O.Sc. stur(e), to object, 1564, to stir, 1567, a commotion, 1586.]
