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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Failler, Falar(e, n. [ME. faylere (14th c.), f. Fail(l,v. Cf. Failȝear.] One who fails; a delinquent. 1565 Douglas Chart. 259.
Thair sall follow ypoun the first falar the pane subsequent 1574 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 61.
The hale breder hes sworne … to fulfill and kepe the samyn … vnder the pane of periurie and defaimatioun of the falare 1641 Acts V. 420/2.
They or ther servantes deprehending the failleres 1682 Sutherland Chart. 215.
Tuentie thousand merkis … to be peyed to the party failler