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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Awaybydar, -byder, n. [Away adv. 3.] One who stays away (from church). — 1600 Elgin Rec. II. 84.
Dyuers poynds . . quhilk was tane upt fra the personis awaybyderis fra the kirk 1601 Ib. 94.
Thomas Hay delatis . . all the folkis in Jonet Gibsones clois away bydaris fra the kirk
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