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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Affeir, adv. [ME. afere (Chaucer) .] In fear, afraid. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 126.
Thou a sone sall beir, Callit Ihesu, thairfor be nocht affeir Ib. 655.
This nycht I haue bene rycht affeir [: appeir]
