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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lazar, a. [ME. lazar(e n. (14th c.) and a. (1483), med.L. lazarus: see Lazarus n.] Leprous. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 25.
Fermilus, Quhilk wes all mait be gret infirmite Als lazar than euer wes Lazarus
