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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kars, var. of Cars n. (a carse). Cf. Kers. —1322 Facs. Nat. MSS. II. 18.
Vnam salinam … in kars apud Striuelyn 1390 Reg. Great S. (1814) 187/1.
Pro firmis terrarum baronie del Kars infra vicecomitatum de Strivelyne
