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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Allower, n. [e.m.E. alower (1580).] An approver, abettor. —a1578 Pitsc. (1814) I. 112.
The alloweris [S.T.S. all loweris] and fortifieris of him in sick perversed perseveirance
