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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Borowar, Borrowar, n. [ME. borware (c 1440), borower, e.m.E. borrower.] A borrower. —1467 Acts II. 89/1.
The borowar and the lennar 1630 St. A. Baxter Bks. 83.
Ilk borrowar thairof within burgh
