Brewer's: Mar's Year

The year 1715, noted for the rebellion of the Earl of Mar

Auld uncle John wha wedlock's joys. Sin Mar's year did desire.

Burns: Halloween, 27

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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