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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1641-1649
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Bander, n. [Band n.1 3 c, 3 d.] One who enters into, or signs, a band or covenant. —1641 Baillie I. 375.
The banders that were present . . did presentlie subscryve 1643 Bk. Pasquils 144.
At first a Puritane commander, Now a forsuorne seditious bander 1649 Guthry Mem. (1702) 77.
So many of the Banders as happen'd to be at home . .were cited to appear
