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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Egar, n. [ME. and e.m.E. egre, F. aigre, taken as noun.] Vinegar. —c1590 J. Stewart 213 § 55.
Quho schrinkis nocht suping the egar sour The liquor douce deserwes
