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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1514-1561
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Herbrear, n. [f. Herbry v.] A harbourer, = Herbriour n. — 1514 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 90.
Thai sall … vpgif all resittouris and herbrearis of suspect personis within this burgh 1561 Reg. Privy C. I. 173.
The cadgear, herbrearis, and awnaris of schippis and boitis … be quhome the same [goods] beis careit
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