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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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(Vorwarre,) Worwar(r)e, n. [Representing Gael. mhór-mhaoir.] Only in craske (crash) worwar(r)e (Gael. crasg mhór-mhaoir) the cross of the nobleman. — 1630 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 7.
East the toun of Dornogh ther is a monument, in forme and structure lyk a croce, called Craske worwarre [marg. Crash-worware], that is the thaine or erle his croce
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