Obs. Also 6 eyriar. [deriv. of eyrie = AERIE: see AERIE 2.] A brood (of swans).

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1551.  Will C. Ferrers (Somerset Ho.). Eyriars of Swannes.

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1715.  Kersey, Eyrar (O. R.) an Eyrie or Nest of young Birds.

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1721–1800.  in Bailey.

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1847–78.  Halliwell, Eyrar, a brood of swans. Sometimes the bird itself.

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