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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1594-1636
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Girner, n. Var. of Girnell n. with assimilation to Eng. garner. — 1594 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 115.
That the baillies, … caus hald the girneris durris of all victuallis to be patent and oppin all tymes of the day 1622 Urie Baron Ct. 48.
The haill tennents … ar decernit … to lay in thair meill ferme into the girners befor Candlemes 1636 Misc. Spald. C. V. 225.
Ilk miller sall bring in the fermes within thair suckin to the girneris
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