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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1456
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Fere, Feir, a.2 [ME. fere, feer (c 1380), OF. fer, fier, L. ferus.] a. Fierce, cruel. b. Proud. — a1400 Legends of the Saints v. 49.
Domiciane, fel and fere, For his fellouny wes slane that ȝere a1400 Ib. xlix. 217.
Syne come a lyone fel & fere 1456 Hay II. 33/6.
Thair suld na knycht be hautayn, na feir, na prydefull, na presumptuous
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