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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1507
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Avenar, n. [ME. avener (a 1400), aveyner, OF. avener, -ier, med. L. avenarius, f. L. avēna oats.] A stable officer having charge of the provender. —1507 Treasurer's Accounts III. 382.
To James, avenar, to bring the Kingis meris and staggis fra Faukland to Strivelin
