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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1510-1524
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Evinar, n. [ME. evenere (a 1430).] One appointed to apportion lands. — 1510 Alloway Ct. Bk. MS. 4 June.
The lawboring … of the daill deliuerit till him be the evinaris 1512 Ib. 28 April.
The wrangus away taking fra the evinaris of the met wand 1524 Ib. 16 June.
The jugeis ordanis the evinaris till devid equalie the bank
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