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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tunnar, n. [Erron. for Cunnar n.] Taster (of ale). —14.. Acts I 333/2.
At thai sell ail nocht the tunnar [L. gustatore] beand present na yit tunnand efterhend