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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bere, Beyr, v.3 [f. Bere n.4] tr. To put on a bier. —a1568 Bann. MS. 132 a/6.
Quhill I be berd [M. beyrd], welcum be werd Ib. 159/77.
Fra thow be berd Thy sectouris spendis thy gudis
