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ill faared

adjectivequality

Worn, shabby, or poorly treated

in a poor state from rough treatment; appearing worn, shabby, or unkempt

Example in use

Da boat's ill faared eftir a' the storms.

Pronunciation

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/IL-FAIRD/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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