Obs. exc. dial. [f. FARE v.2; see FARROW sb.] A litter of pigs.

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1557.  Tusser, 100 Points Husb., lv. The losse of one fare of thy sowe is greater, then losse of two calues of thy kowe.

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1674.  Ray, S. & E. C. Words, 97. A Fare of Pigs is so many as a Sow bringeth forth at one time.

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1736.  Bailey, Househ. Dict., 341. When a sow has brought a fare of pigs.

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1787.  in Grose, Prov. Gloss., Suppl.

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1847.  in Halliwell.

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