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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kerver, n. [e.m.E. and ME. (c 1380). Cf. Carver and Kervour.] A carver at table. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 237 (Ch.).
Swa that gude will be keruer at the dais
