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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1666-1667
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(Haring-,) Harenger, n. [f. Haring n.] A herring-monger. —1666-7 Blakhall Narr. 8.
She is not a woman that wil braule … like harengers in the fish market