In the provincial dialects these words are even now pronounced beer, TEER, sweer.
"The English Language"
Robert Gordon Latham
Bumbye B'er 'Gater, 'e come drowsy; 'e do nod, nod, un 'e head sway down, tel ma'sh-grass tickle 'e nose, un 'e do cough sem lak 'e TEER up da' crik by da' root.
"Nights With Uncle Remus"
Joel Chandler Harris
B'er Rabbit TEER um up un mek 'e cud wit' dem.
"Nights With Uncle Remus"
Joel Chandler Harris