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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Halȝar, Halyar, var. of Half-ȝeir n. —1496 Edinb. Hammermen 13.
Fra David Halis for the entre of the payment of sanct Loys bred beforhande for the first halȝar, xx s. 1499 Dunferm. B. Rec. 104.
The borcht … tveching the vrangvis haldin of ane halyaris kovis gyrs
