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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1556-1578
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Harbourous, -borus, a. Also: harberous. [e.m.E. (1526, Tindale).] Hospitable. — 1556 Lauder Off. Kings 303.
Your hirdis thay suld be harborus 1558-66 Knox I. 151.
A bischope most be … harberous 1574 Three Reformers 114.
To the godlie house He liberall was and harberous a1578 Pitsc. II. 59/31.
As sayit Paull, ane bischope most be … harborus to the poore
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