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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bere, Beir, n.6 Also: beyr. [e.m.E. and ME. bere. Cf. Pillow-bere.] A cover for a pillow or cushion.1503 Treas. Acc. II. 214.
For xxxij elne Bertane claith to be beris to thir cuschingis 1565 Prot. Bk. G. Grote 69.
Twa doun coddis witht beiris; … ane claytht cod witht ane beyr 1584 Brechin Test. I. 99 b.
Sex coddis with beris and waris
