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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1639-1644
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Haire-, Hayrfrost, n. [Hare a.; e.m.E. hore frost, ME. hore forst (c 1290).] Hoar-frost. — c1639 Mure Ps. cxlvii. 16.
Hayr-frosts Lyk ashs he doth spread 1644 Boyd Gard. Zion 60 (J).
Sweet mannah, round, small as the haire frost
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