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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Labourour, Labereur, -our, n. [Cf. OF. laboureur, -eo(u)r.] = Labourar n. 1. —1456 Hay I. 51/35.
Thai tuke up for fault of men of armys, the labourouris bondis, and … maid thame knychtis c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 1248.
Thai gart cry … That nane suld greif merchand nor labereur 1623 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 208.
The quhole stoir rowmes quhilk ar set out to tennentis quho do answer in number to the thrid part of the laberoures sall … be unpeopled
