Middle English Dictionary Entry

-air(e suf.
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Entry Info

Forms -air(e suf.
Etymology OF, from L -ārius, -ārium.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. -arie.
1.
In a number of adjs. & nouns taken from OF, as necessaire; adversaire, lapidaire, secretaire.
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