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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Zar, n. [e.m.E. Czar (1555), Zarr (1667).] Tsar, the title of the ruler of Russia. — 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 355.
A timber box wherein is all … letters from … the Zar of Musco
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