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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gar, n. [AF. gare (1358).] ‘A coarse wool full of staring hairs’ (Cowell). —1375 Reg. Great S. (1814) 138/1.
Sexdecim saccos … lane bone … sine kot, gar, aut vili vellere
