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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cryar, n. [ME. cryar, criare (c 1400), f. Cry v. Cf. Criour.] One who cries or proclaims; spec., a public crier.(1) c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxiii. 40.
Cryaris, craikaris, and clatteraris 1549 Compl. 139/33.
He that is the maist cummirsum cryar, … ȝe reput hym for the maist prudent man 1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 151.
The maist principalis cryaris out on the vices of kirkmen(2) 1533 Bell. Livy I. 95/6.
With this last classe past the cryaris, seriandis, & trumpettis 1600–1 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 108/10.
As apperit to him, the cryar wes halff braithles