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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Hasard-,) Hassart-, Haisartting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. hasard-(1552), hazarding.] Venturing, risking. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 704 (L).
The laif, but curage, ar sa cauld, Na haisartting [W. hassarting] thai haife
