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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1488
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Arer, n. [f. Air v. to be heir to.] An heir. — 1488 Acts Lords Auditors 126/2.
The saidis landis … to be broikit … be the said Henrj and his areris 1488 Ib. 127/1.
The lard of Vchiltre & his areris 1488 Ib. 128/1.
The said Johne and his areris
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