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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heerie, adj. [e.m.E. heary, heery. Cf. Here n.3 and see also Hery.] Heerie cloth, haircloth. —1633 Elgin Rec. II. 225.
Wnder paine of standing in the mytre and heerie cloth