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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
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