mair

[ mair ]

/ mɛər /

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adjective, noun, adverb Scot. and North England.

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How to use mair in a sentence

Liz Mair, one of the smartest consultants out there, has some tough but valuable advice for moderate Republicans.
Hey Moderate Republicans: Here's How to Win (Again)|David Frum|February 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Next turns up in Scotland, assistant to a doctor there; name Mair, locality Kirkcudbrightshire.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
Not a human being knows of it except we who are here and Dr. Mair, who will for his own sake guard the secret.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
They waste mair in yae day, whiles, than wad keep your family or mine for a whole year.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh

Forby I'll maybe be able to pay him mair than plenty ithers could pay him, an' that is efter a' the point to be maist considered.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh
But you maun read on a bit far'er, for I'm no' gaun tae work ony mair till I see that dirty beast Hazelrig get his deserts.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh