Aivers

/ˈeɪ.vərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aiver; multiple rivers or watercourses in Scottish and Northern English dialect.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of 'aiver', following standard English pluralization of the Old Norse-derived noun.

Kelly Says

Scottish dialect words for water features are incredibly rich—you have 'aivers,' 'burns,' 'becks,' and 'kyles'—reflecting the complex geography and historical language layers of Scotland.

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