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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lesar, n. [e.m.E. leeser (1546) loser, ME. lesar, -er (Wyclif) destroyer, f. Lese v.1] A loser. — 1548 Corr. M. Lorraine 225.
Hys gres has sad that we sall be na lesars
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