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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cellair, n. [ME. celar (15th c.), variant of celer, -ere (a 1225), AF. celer, L. cellārium. See also Sellar.] A cellar. (See also ale-, wynecellar.) —1519 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 176.
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