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▪ I. eaver1 Obs. exc. dial.|ˈiːvə(r)|
Also ever.
[Of unknown origin; some have suggested adoption of F. ivraie darnel, Lolium temulentum; the forms of the Eng. word, however, seem to forbid this.]
Rye grass (Lolium perenne).
1732De Foe Tour Gt. Brit. (1769) I. 359 Clover, Eaver, and Trefoil Grass. 1796W. Marshall West of Eng. Gloss. Eaver, lolium perenne, ray-grass. 1880East Cornwall Gloss. (E.D.S.) Eaver, in some parts pronounced Hayver. The grass, Lolium perenne.
▪ II. eaver2 dial.|ˈiːvə(r)|
Also 7 eever, 9 ether.
A provincial term for the direction of the wind; a quarter of the heavens. (Adm. Smyth.)
1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. 1875Lanc. Gloss. (E.D.S.) Eaver (sometimes Ether)..The wind is in a rainy eaver.
▪ III. eaver
obs. Sc. var. of aver.
1609Skene Reg. Maj. 72 Great number of eavers or beasts.
▪ IV. eaver
var. of ever, Obs., wild boar. |