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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Erit,) Eirit, a. [e.m.E. eared, ME. y-ered (1434), f. Ere n.] Weill eirit, with good ears. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 233/5.
Ane man chyld … with … twa heidis weill eyit, weill eirit
