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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1619
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(Lere-,) Leir-fader, -father, n. [Lere v. : cf. north. and north midl. ME. larfaderr (Orm), larefadir (Rolle), f. Lare n., also later north. Eng. dial. lare-, lear- and leear-father. (Cf. Lerne-master.)] A teacher, instructor. — 1533 Gau 15/2.
Elders, techours and leirfaders 1619 Misc. Bann. C. I. 204.
Mr David Calderwood is a good brother and ane good leir-father
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