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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aigre, a. [e.m.E. aygre, ægre, OF. aigre.] Sour; tart; acid. Aigre-douce, bitter-sweet. — c1590 J. Stewart 157/1.
Luif is ane aigre douce delyt and greif Ib. 249, st. 198.
Ane aigre drink … thay did to him present
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