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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568, 1658
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Hird, v. [ME. herd (a 1300, c 1400, but rare); in mod. use found first in Sc. (1733).] tr. To look after, take care of, as a herdsman. — a1568 Scott xv. 21.
My lady, lord, thow gaif me for to hird 1658 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 202.
John Lithgow daylie and nichtlie … hirds … his haill bestiall … upon thair ground 1658 Ib. II. 22.
The said John … being hirding his own goodis
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