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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swyfar,) Swyvear, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. swywer (c1440), swyver (c1500); Swyfe v.] One who copulates. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 246 (M).
Muttoun dryver garnale ryvear ȝad swyvear foull (fell thé)
