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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1768, 1825
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†DERE, Deare, n. Injury.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 86:
An' tak yon lass, that will nae affset hear, 'Tis nae enough, for you we byde sick deare.Dmf. 1825 Jam.2:
"He'll do him no dere," i.e. no harm.
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