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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bidar,) Bydar, n. [e.m.E. byder (1577).] One who stays away. (See also battell bydar.) —1595 Misc. Maitl. C. I. 77.
The inhabitantis of Badlaye … , bydaris fra thair paroche kirk 1599 Elgin Rec. II. 74.
The landward elderis … sall bring in the delatioun of bydaris away from the kirk
