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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fatherwar, -wer, n. Later var. of Faderwar. — a1500 Henr. Fab. p. 60.
The taill of the sone and air of the forsaid fox, callit father wer Ib. 794.
Quhilk … till his name wes callit Fatherwar 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 147 b.
Luther the eldest sone of sathan … and his sone naturall fatheruar Iohne Caluine
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