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† ˈlarbar, a. and n. Chiefly Sc.
In 5 larbre, 6 larbar, la(i)rbair.
[Of obscure origin: cf. leer a., empty.]
A. adj. Lean; exhausted, worn out.
B. n. A lean, withered, or worn out person.
1486Bk. St. Albans E viij b, He is meegre larbre and leene. 1508Dunbar Flyting w. Kennedie 121 Lene larbar, loungeour, baith lowsy in lisk and lonȝe. Ibid. 169 The larbar lukis of thy lang lene craig. ― Tua mariit wemen 175 His lwme is vaxit larbar, and lyis into swonne. 1603Philotus xxxv, With ane lairbair for to ly, Ane auld deid stock, baith cauld and dry.
Comb.1603Philotus cxii, Sa larbair-lyke lo as scho lyis. |