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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Berevar,) Bereaver, n. Also: berawar. [e.m.E. bereaver (1592).] One who bereaves. —1567 Reg. Privy C. I. 547 (ane bereaver of his rentis). c1590 J. Stewart 44/38 (chefe berawar of my captiwe braine).
