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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AIVER, AVER, n.2 (See quot.)Sth. 1792 Stat. Acc.1 III. 408:
Avers, i.e. gelded he-goats, from 5s. 6d. to 6s. 6d.
Sth. 1825 Jam.2:
Aiver. A he-goat, after he has been gelded. Till then he is denominated a buck.

[O.E. hæfer, he-goat (= O.N. hafr). Lat. caper, he-goat.]

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