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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1552
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Effer(e, Effeir, v.2 [Var. of affere Afere v. Cf. Effeir n.] tr. a. To frighten, alarm. b. To fear, be afraid of. 1513 Doug. xi. xii. 102.
Na wond nor wapyn mycht hym anys effer [Sm. effeir] 1513 Ib. xii. x. 7.
At gret myschief the Latynys to effeir [R. effere] c1552 Lynd. Mon. 1892.
Quho first began thir mortall weris, Quhilk everilk faithfull hart efferis c1552 Ib. 2576.
Efffeir ye nocht diuine punytione?
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