A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Aufer, v. [e.m.E. auferre (1587), L. auferre.] tr. To remove, do away with. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 3623.
Thocht I delay my sonis saik for ane day, It not auferris [pr. anferris] nor clenelie takis away
