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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tawar, n. [ME and e.m.E. tawer, tawier(e (all Wyclif), toyar (1481-90), tawhear (1559).] One who dresses leather. —14.. Burgh Laws Index c. 95 (B).
Of sowtarys or tawarys barkand 14.. Burgh Laws c. 97 (B).
Na sowtar na tawar may by hydis of mare prise bot as the hornys and the erys ar of a lenth
