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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1494-1564
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Begare, Begair, v. [F. bigarrer to variegate, perh. assimilated to gare, gair.] tr. = Begary v. 1494 Treasurer's Accounts I. 225.
Item. ij quarteris of blak to begare the sammyne [coats]. x s. c1540 Lynd. Syde Taillis 83.
Thare sweitie theis, Begairit all with dirt and dust c1552 Id. Mon. 5868.
For cowlis blak, gray, nor begaird, ȝe sall, that day, get no rewaird 1563–4 Protocol Book of Thomas Johnsoun 138.
Ane clok of Paris blak, begarit with welwat
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