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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reparar, n. (e.m.E. repayrer one who restores or renews (1504); Repar(e v. 2.) —1513 Doug. xii Prol. 260.
The larkis … Baith to Dame Natur and the fresch Venus, Rendryng hie lawdis …, And al smail fowlys syngis … ‘Welcum reparar of woddis, treis, and bewys, Welcum depayntar of the blomyt medis’
