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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ever, Ewer, a. [OE. yferra, var. of uferra Uver a. In later dial. as ever, iver (J).] Upper. — 1588 Melrose R. Rec. III. 365.
[Two portions of arable land with the two] ever schottis 1590 Lanark B. Rec. 98.
The ballie and … cunsall … hes chossing Andro Bannatin, hird in the toun on the ewer toun
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