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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Happer-ars'd, a. [Happer n. 2; vulgar e.m.E. hopper-arst (a 1700).] Having protuberant buttocks. —16.. Sempill P. 68/44.
And there will be happer-ars'd Nansie