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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1574-1575
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Neborat, n. [? Var. of Neborhed; but cf. late ME. neyborede (Prompt. Parv.) and Nechbourret and Nichtbo(u)red.] Neighbourly conduct or mutual obligation. —1574–5 Elgin Rec. I. 150.
Katherein Ros … wes decernit to keip neborat in schawing masleach in the Schanchery hill