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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Colear, n. [e.m.E. coliar, ME. coliare. Cf. Colȝear.] A collier. —1504 Wemyss Chart. 123.
To tak vp the thrid part batht of colearis pannys, and heuchis
