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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Parer, n. [Cf. e.m.E. parer a paring tool (1573), Pare v. 1 b.] One who pares or subtracts. —1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 126.
Quhen ȝe condemne all eikeris and pareris of the scripture
