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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Awaiter, Awatar, n. [ME. awayter, awaitour (Chaucer).] An attendant. —1531 M. Works Acc. II. 14 (George Balglawy, awatar vpon the wrychtis). 1593 Fam. Rose 275 (thair servandis, dependaris, or awaitteris wpoune thame).