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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1389, 1493-1609
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Arbitratour, n. Also: arbytratour, arbitrater, -attor. [OF. arbitratour, L. arbitrātor, whence also ME. (rare) and e.m.E. arbitrator.] An arbiter or arbitrator.1389 Reg. Cambuskenneth 259.
Baith thir partyis appearand before ws arbitratouris … in the kirk of Perth 1493 Acts Lords Auditors 176/1.
The consale, sentence & deliuerance of … iugis, arbitouris, arbitratouris, & amiable compositouris 1529 Lennox Mun. 232.
The saydis arbytratouris hes exeppyt … that decision a1578 Pitsc. I. 39/12.
Baitht the parties war comprommittit … to stand at the deliverance of the arbitratouris chossin be thame baith 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Burlaw.
The quhilk men sa chosen, as judges and arbitrators … , are commonly called byrlaw men 1609 Id. Reg. Maj. 20 b.
Ane ordinar Judge may be ane Arbitratour, or amicabill compositour
