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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beginnar, Begynnar(e, n. [ME. begynner, bygynner (14th c.). f. Begin v.] One who causes to begin. —1513 Doug. vi. Prol. 126.
Ane mouar, ane begynnar puttis he 1531 Bell. Boece I. p. xx.
Brutus, the first beginner of Britonis Ib. p. xxiv.
The provident beginnar of the warld 1533 Boece i. iv. 40.
Brute, first begynnare of the Britane regne
