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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1585
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Curer, n. [e.m.E. (1581), f. Cure v.1 1.] A curer of disease. — 1585 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 436.
That the foure Flemyngs clengeoures and cureris of the pest sall be sustenit vpoun the townis expensis for the space of xv dayes
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