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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Arrestar, n. Also: arestar, -our; arrester, arreistar, arreaster. [ME. arester (1440), e.m.E. arrester (1628).] One who arrests.1448 Acts I. 351/1.
The witnes of the first arrestar salbe of valour Ib. 351/2.
He that is fundin first arestar sal chalange first 1455 Ib. II. 43/1.
The said arestour … sall haif x li. for his travell 1617 Ib. IV. 547/1.
Quhen cautioun is found thair is no warrand thairof gevin to the arreistar bot onlie a tikkett 1631–49 Conv. Burghs IV. 557.
That the conservator grant noe warrants of arreastment … unless the arreaster find sufficient cautione
