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hair

nounnature

tiny particle; slightest visible trace

a tiny particle or trace; used in the phrase "hide or hair" to mean any sign or vestige

Example in use

Nae hair o' the bannock left

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HAIR/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: here

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