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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1589
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Bikkerer, Bikerar, n. [f. Bikker,v.] One who takes part in ‘bickering’. — 1567 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 230.
The belman to … discharge the bikeraris, vnder the pane of hanging 1589 Ib. V. 386.
The acts … aganis the bikkereris
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