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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Differ, n.2 [f. Differ v.1] A delay or putting-off. —1570 Bann. Memor. 363.
Sic vane furnist trifflingis, excusis, and differris, that hes cuming aganis thair diuerse promissis maid be thame