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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1542, 1597
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Tar, v.1 P.t. tard. [ME and e.m.E. ter(r (c1250), tere (c1300), tar(r (1495).] tr. To smear or coat with tar. — 1542 Treasurer's Accounts VIII 95.
Bocht be Johnne Bartoun be ane precept to tar the kabillis, thre lastis of tar 1597 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 22a.
For the mene tard our tous vi gros
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