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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Achar, adv. [Reduced from on char: see Char n.] Ajar. — 1559 St. A. Kirk S. 24.
The dur beand sett up a char a1578 Pitsc. I. 188/10 n.
Thay fand the door standard oppin achar
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