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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Herbore, Herbure, n. Also: hearbour. [e.m.E. herbour(e. Cf. Harbo(u)r n.] A harbour. —1583 Conv. Burghs I. 180.
The support craveit … to the reparatioun of thair decayit herbores 1669 Wemyss Corr. i 12.
The first shipe that was leade in my herbure of Methill with colle and salt1678 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. MS. 21 Oct.
Hearbour