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gird

nounobject

circular hoop originally from barrel band

A circular hoop—originally the band from a barrel—also used as a child's toy hoop.

Example in use

Yon bairn's playin wi a gird oan da strand

Pronunciation

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/GIRD/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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