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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gabar, n. [F. gabarre, -are, whence also e.m.E. gaber (1580), and the later gabbard, gabbart, Gabert.] A sailing barge. — 1589–90 Ayr Common Good Acc. MS.
Twa carpollis cuttit to stent the gabar with quhen sche wes dreffan Ib.
For clinging of the gabar of sand and dirt
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