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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Askar(e, Asker, n. [ME. asker, askere (late 14th c.).] One who asks.c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxiii. 43.
Inopportoun askaris of Yrland kynd Ib. lxxxi. 81.
Ane besy askar c1520-c1535 Nisbet Luke xii. 58.
A maistriful askare 1529 Lynd. Complaynt 74.
Ane nobyll thyng … to the asker proffitabyll 1564 Reg. Privy C. I. 288.
The insaciabill cupiditie of dalie askaris 1622-6 Bisset I. 70/9.
Upoun the expensis of the askaris
