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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hors-Ward, -waird, n. An enclosure for horses. —1540 Reg. Great S. 475/2.
Cum … lie parkis, pratis, equorum pascuis lie horswairdis [etc.] 1569 Prot. Bk. J. Scott 85 b.
The barn ȝard of Balloun … hawand the hors ward of Balloun at the north part 1606 Acts IV. 294/1.
The landis and boundis of the great loche, brovmepark, medowes, and horswairdes
