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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nyarre. [Cf. the mod. dial. nyarr, niarr, nearr v. to snarl as a dog does, and Nar v.] The sound made by a snarling dog. —1658 R. Moray Lett. 5th Feb.
Therefore will let you bark twyce before I say once nyarre
