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† ˈeyrar Obs. Also 6 eyriar. [deriv. of eyrie = aerie: see aerie 2.] A brood (of swans).
1551Will C. Ferrers (Somerset Ho.), Eyriars of Swannes. 1715Kersey, Eyrar (O.R.) an Eyrie or Nest of young Birds. 1721–1800in Bailey. 1847–78Halliwell, Eyrar, a brood of swans. Sometimes the bird itself. |