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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Begilar,) Begylar, n. [e.m.E. begyler (Tindale), ME. begilere (Wyclif).] A deceiver. —1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 155 b.
Thair sall cum in the latter dayis begylaris in deceat
