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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lefar,) Leyfar, Liefar, n. [f. Lefe v.3: cf. Levar, Liffar, Livar, Luffar.] The langest leyfar, the survivor: cf. Lefand ppl. a. (7). —1481 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 462.
Quhat tyme … the said Alexander … pay … til ws … the langast liefar of ws twa, or to the ayris gottin betuix ws [etc.] 1556 Crail Burgh Ct. MS. 14 b.
Reseruand lyfrent to Magy Burges and Gelis … hyr dowcher and to the langest leyfaris of the twa
