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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heronis-sew, n. [e.m.E. and ME. heroun-, heronsew (c 1386), OF. heronceau, -cel, a young heron.] A heron. — 1493 Acts II. 235/1.
It is statute … that quhair ony heronis biggis … nestis … na maner of persoun … slay ony of the said heronis sewis or destroy thair nestis, eggis, or birdis
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