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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Harbeir, Harbure, n. [e.m.E. harbour, harber (16th c.), later forms of Herber.] A meadow or lawn. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 3687.
Wnder the … siccamour Was spred into ane harbure grene Carpettis of silk ?1438 Ib. 5080.
Before the hall, In ane harbeir assemblit all
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