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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Heriar, n. [f. Hery v. Cf. Herrier.] One who ravages, plunders or pillages. —1533 Boece viii. vii. 263.
Iniust inemyis, heriaris of realmez quhare thai had na richt 1533 Ib. x. xi. 372 b.
Larouns, sornaris and heriaris of the cuntre