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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alar, Allar, n. [ME. aler, var. of alur(e, allur(e, OF. alure, aleure, a place to walk in.] A garden walk.1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. Prol. 17.
The siluer droppis on daseis distillant, Quhilk verdour branches ouir the alars ȝet 1705 Foulis Acc. Bk. 389.
For 4 days mawing the intack, allars, or avenew and walk in the park
