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†HARBOURY, n. Also harb(e)ry. Shelter, lodging. Also used fig.Lnk. 1711 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 118:
The givers of meat, drink, house, harbery, or any relief or comfort to them.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 95:
She follows on, an' wi' my lassie met, That at some gentle place had hab'ry [sic] ta'en.Sc. 1832 A. Henderson Proverbs 121:
He that's ill o' his harboury, is gude at the way-kenning.
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