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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†ARE, v.¹ To till, plough. Local form of ear. Rxb. 1801 Leyden Compl. Scotl., Gl. 306:
To are the fields, is a phrase of common use among the peasants in the south of Scotland, and signifies to till. (Not known to our correspondents.)