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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bever,) Bevar, -ir, n.2 [Early ME. bevir hore (once); cf. Bevern.3 and Hare a.] Bevar hoir, an infirm (?) old man. —a1500 Henr. III. 120/57.
The bevar hoir [v.r. bevir hair, bewar hair] said to this berly berne
