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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lere, n. [ME. and e.m.E. ler(e, leere, lure, leor, OE. hléor neut.: cf. the more usual Sc. Lyre n.2] Complexion, appearance of the face and skin. — a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1253.
Thai war arait ful raith, that ryale cumpany, Of lordis and ladis, lufsum to lere [: Bedwere, clere, conquere]
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