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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hallowa(i)r, n. [ME. halware, halewer (1382).] One who renders holy; a (patron-) saint. —1531 Bell. Boece II. 57.
This Clodovius biggit ane kirk of Sanct Genovefa, hallowar [v.r. cheif hallowair] of Paris 1591 Crim. Trials I. 234.
Quhairfore I thank ȝe Lord of this; And all your hallowaris lovit be
