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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Irschery, Irchery, n. Also: Yrschery, (Hyrsery,) Irshry. Var. of Irischery. Cf. Erschry. Regular in the Edinb. MS. of the Brus. —Brus xiv. 9 (E).
He … had tretyng With Hyrsery [H. Irshry] off Irland Ib. xvi. 301.
The kings off Irchery Ib. 317.
He had apon his party The Irschery and Wlsyster c1420 Wynt. ii. 768.
Off Hiber thai come halyly Tha we oys to call Yrschery
