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ˈsteery, ˈsteerie, n. and a. Sc.
[f. steer, Sc. form of stir n. + -y.]
A. n. A commotion, disturbance, stir.
a1776Herd's Sc. Songs II. 217 But when the bedding came at e'en Wow, but the house was in a steery. 1816Scott Antiq. ix, Indeed, brother, amang a' the steery, Maria..set away to the Halket-craig-head.
B. adj. Busy, full of bustle and stir.
1866J. Smith Merry Bridal 190 See ye the toun, a' sae steery an' thrang? |