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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Durwarth, n. [ME. dore-, dureward, OE. duruweard, ONhb. duruard.] A door-keeper. —1375 Barb. iii. 101.
Thar surname wes makyne drosser, … That is al-so mekill to say her As the durwarth sonnys perfay
