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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1792-1825
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†AIVER, AVER, n.2 (See quot.)Sth. 1792 Stat. Acc.1 III. 408:
Avers, i.e. gelded he-goats, from 5s. 6d. to 6s. 6d.Sth. 1825 Jam.2:
Aiver. A he-goat, after he has been gelded. Till then he is denominated a buck.
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