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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delvar, -er, n. Also: delwar. [ME. delver (14th c.), OE. delfere.] A digger. —1456 Hay I. 239/14.
Labouraris and delvaris of the erde 1558 Treas. Acc. X. 431.
Delwaris with flachter spaidis 1600-1610 Melvill 177.
The snedders and delvers of the wyne-yeard of the Lord
