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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Librar, Librair, n.1 Also: lib-, lybrare. [sc. form corresp. to Eng. library: see Library(e n. Cf. also Librall n.] A library: a repository for, or collection of, books.(a) c1420 Wynt. v. 1303.
In Athenys he ordanyd hade Off fayre werk a gret lybrare [: ware] 1513 Doug. Comment. . Prol. 100.
Ptholome … gadderit togidder in an librar xxxvi thousand volummys 1533 Boece xiii. xi. 524.
The King … resaving the bullis of faculteis and indultis deliuerit thame to be kepit in the librare of Gilbert the reuerend bischop 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 181 m.
New librare 1584 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. 387.
For … mending of the ragglin of the librar 1620 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 207.
His thankfull … delyverie of the librar and all committit to his charge(b) 1560 Rolland Seven S. 8337.
Vp I rais, and past to my librair And studyit thair a quhyle 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 175.
That ane hous or librair be maid … quhairin sall be putt in keping the saidis buikis dotit and gevin to the said vse
