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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡DAIR, v. Of sheep: to roam or wander; to forsake their usual pasture (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obsol.). Also used with away.
[Prob. developed by elision from Daver, see P.L.D. § 70.1.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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