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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝemar,) Ȝhemar, n. [ME and e.m.E. ȝemer (c1320), yemer (15th c.); Ȝeme v. Cf. ON geymari keeper.] A keeper; a groom. —1375 Barb. ii 123.
Yow sall tak Ferrand my palfray … And gyff his ȝhemar oucht gruchys Luk that thow tak him magre his
