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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Arber (arbeir), n. [ME. arber (15th c.), earlier erber, herber, L. herbārium.] Agarden or orchard; an arbour. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 17 (M).
I saw thre gay ladeis sit in ane grein arbeir Ib. 525.
I all prevely past to a plesand arber [M. arbeir]
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