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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1574
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(Nere,) Neir hands, prep. [(If not erron.) altered form of Nere hand 4.] Near, close to. —1574 Glasgow B. Rec. (M.C.) 6.
For the transportyng of the gallows … furth of the auld accustomat place sa neir hands the toun
