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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frear(e, Freir, varr. of Fraer n. (basket). —1565 Aberd. Reg. XXV (J).
Fywe half frearis of feggis 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 292.
The transporting of gold … in ane frear of feggis 1597 Edinb. Test. XXXI. 104.
Tua frearis of rasingis, price of the frear xj li. 1628 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 191.
Ten barrells and fourtie freirs of rasines Ib. 199.
Tua hundreth frears of raisins
