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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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(Afere,) Affeir, n. Also: afeir, effeir, effere. [From Afere,v. and Afferit, perh. after Affray n.] Fear, dread. — 1513 Doug. ii. iv. 21.
We fled away al bludeles for affeir [Sm. afeir; R. effere] 1513 Ib. iii. i. 57.
For effeir my blude togidder fresyt
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