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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hasard, Hasart, adj. and n. [Of uncertain origin. Used only by Douglas. ? Cf. Hachart n.] a. Grey, grey-haired. b. A grey-haired man. —1513 Doug. iv. v. 143.
Furth of the chyn of this ilk hasard auld Gret fludis ischis Ib. vi. v. 17. Ib. vii. Prol. 132.
The sulȝe stythly, hasart, rouch, and hair Ib. viii. ix. 62.
Mezeutyus … mokkand at this hasard [Sm. hazard] hed
