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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hers, a. [Var. of hais Hace a., in mod. dial. as hairse, hearse. Cf. Hairsnes n.] Hoarse. —1513 Doug. ix. iii. 109 (R).
The riuer brayit with hers [v.rr. hays, hais] sound
