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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1568-1573
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(Nefarer,) Nifferrar, n. One who makes a bartering deal or exchange; ? one who changes sides or barters his loyalty. — 1568 Pretendit Conference in Bann.
Sene he [Lord Morton] … rinnis nocht ȝour course, let him pas amonges the leave; syne wyte the nifferraris 1569-73 Memor. 12.
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