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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tranar, n. [e.m.E. trayner (1598) an instructor, trainer (1648-60) one who draws or drags; Trane v. 3.] ? That which pulls, a boat used for pulling. —1594–5 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 6a.
For ane pylot … xl s. For ankerage … xxx s. For bred … xl s. For the tranaris xxx s.
