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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyrare, n. [e.m.E. hyrer, hirer (a 1500).] One who hires (a person). —1622-6 Bisset II. 254/26.
The awner hes evir action aganst the first hyrare Ib. 254/29.
He may have actioun aganist the secund hyraris gudis