Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†YEVRISOME, adv. Having a perpetual craving for food, a ravenous appetite (Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1900).
[From yevery, Aiverie, q.v. + -Some, suff.]
