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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hawer, var. of Halfer n. (half-share). —1623 Orkney & Zetl. Test. I. 94.
His … gear … presentlie in his possessioun … by and attour the said Margaretis part quhilk cumis nocht in hawers
