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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Invyar, Invier, n. [Cf. e.m.E. envier, envyer (1555).] One who envies. Const. of. — a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. lxxxviii. 24.
Sa gude renoun … Advansis more, the more invyaris wex it 1581 Cath. Tr. 154/8.
Ministeris inuyaris of the dignitie of bischopis 1596 Dalr. II. 69/9.
Noble men … ar be invieris persewit 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 3.
The detracker of honestie, the invier of vertue
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