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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Librar, n.² Also: -are. [F. libraire (1313 in Hatz.-Darm.), L. librārius. Only Sc.] A bookseller. —1570-3 Bann. Trans. 388.
The Kingis declaratione … , prentit in Paris be Jhone Dallier, Librare 1596 Edinb. Test. XXIX. 146 b.
Robert Smyth librar burges of [Edinburgh] 1604 Ib. XXXVIII. 375. 1612 Crim. Trials III. 240.
James Cathkyn, librar. burges of Ed^r, … the said James Cathekyn, buikseller