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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Here, Heir, Heyr, n.² [ME. heere, here (north. her), OE. here. In ME. only in verse, and not after 1400.] An army, a host, a company. — a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1147.
The tothir knightis maid care of Arthuris here Ib. 1299.
All his hathillis in that heir 1513 Doug. xi. viii. 11.
With haltand wordis fleand from the heir [Sm. heyr]