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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abré, v. [OE. ábréᵹan, f. bréᵹan Bre v.] tr. To frighten, scare. — c1420 Wynt. iv. 2104 (C).
Than throw takynnys fellon seyr The Romanys al abreyt [R. breyd] weyr
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