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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Criour, n. [ME. cryour (1387), criour, AF. criour (1292). Cf. Cryare.] A public crier. —14.. Acts I. 34/2.
Gif the criour (or seriand) of the kyngis burgh consentis til falset Ib. 35/2.
Of the chesyng of the criouris in burgh
