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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hore, Hoir, a. [e.m.E. and ME. hore, midl. and southern var. of Hare a.] Gray-haired, hoary. (Only in verse; the form is sometimes attested by rhymes with -ore.) — a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 163.
His lyart lokkis … ouirfret with froistis hoir [: woir] Ib. III. 114/11.
Ane catyf … With chekis leyne and lyart lokis hoir [: befor] 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 1135.
In wyldernes, among the holtis hore [: more] 1540 Lynd. Sat. (1602) 1973.
My father was ane auld man. and ane hoir [B. hair]