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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Autar, Awtare, n. [Var. of Auter(e, with ending of Altar or L. altāre.] An altar. c1420 Wynt. v. 1384.
Nakyn thyng that halowyit ware, Chalyce, towale, or awtare Ib. vii. 3502.
Devotly before the hey awtare 1433 Maxwell Mem. I. 163.
To be payt … appone the he autar of that ilk 1457 Peebles B. Rec. 121.
Thwa mark that langit Sant Jamys autar
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