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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gardare, n. Also: guairder. [e.m.E. garder (1542).] A warder or warden. — 1622-6 Bisset II. 240.
That the maisteris … of schipwrychtis … sall chuise … keiparis, gardaris and visitouris 1665 Edinb. B. Rec. IX. 365.
The guairders who take occasioun upon the Sabboth day to goe in to aill housses the tyme of sermon
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