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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ignare, Ignary, a. and n. [F. ignare, L. ignārus.] a. a. Ignorant. b. n. An ignorant person. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. x.
Ane pepill maist hyronius, Rustick, ignare, and rud 1638 Baillie I. 28.
I most indure by some ignaries to be counted a penitent, … bot it is not so
