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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gerathy, n. [Error for gera[r]chy, ME. gerarchy(e, -chie, OF. ger-, ierarchie, late L. ierarchia. Cf. Cherarchy.] A hierarchy. —1535 Stewart 3209.
Ȝe may considder quhy Be men in earth and thair greit gerathy
