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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Charger, n.2 [f. Charge v.] One who makes a charge; an accuser or plaintiff.1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 18.
[Heretics summoned] in presence of the kingis grace and chargeris, viz. bischopis, preistis, blak freris and grey 1663 Decis. Lords G. 44.
Any infeftment that she and her husband had, it was only base, … whereas the charger was infeft, and in possession 1698 Dalrymple Decisions (1792) 7.
As to the decreets, the charger will not enter into a debate anent the grounds thereof
