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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swere,) Swear, n. [17th c. Eng. swear (a1643); Swer(e v.] A solemn oath. —1681 Aberd. Council Lett. VI 270.
If we cannot get ther rype, the toun should have ther swear and that befor the supream judicatorie
