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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Garray, n. [Northern ME. garray (15th c., also in later dial.), of obscure origin.] Commotion, disturbance. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 1059 (B).
As thai ware carpand thusgatis in knakis, And all the court in garray and in gam a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i. 184.
Sick a din and a dirdy, A garray and a hirdy girdy a1500 Peblis to Play 14.
For reilling thair micht na man rest For garray and for glew
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