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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1575-1659
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Appriser, -our, n. [Apprise v.] A valuer or appraiser. — c1575 Balfour Pract. 72.
The apprysouris [of flesh] within burgh 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 150.
Apprysers of flesh sould be challenged and accused 1659 Dundee B. Laws 416.
The Deackon … shall take caire that the apryseing shall be faithfwlye done by the aprysers
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