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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gaugear, n. [e.m.E. gaudger, gaugeour (1532), AF. gaugeour. Cf. Gagear.] A gauger. —14.. Acts I. 334/2.
Of gaugearis [L. gaugiatoribus], … at thai resaif thar fee nocht doand the thingis that pertenis to thair … office
