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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LAVEER, v. Also levier, livier (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Sh. usage of obs. naut. Eng. laveer, to beat to windward, to tack: to loiter, linger, saunter (Edm.). Also tr. to waste (time). [lə′vi:r]Sh.¹² 1958:
He's aafil for laveerin time.