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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Damnatour, a. and n. [L. damnatōrius.] Condemnatory; a condemnatory sentence. —1584 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 109.
Conforme to ane decreit and damnatour gewin thairvpoun of the forsaid sclanderous wordis 1594 Bk. Univ. Kirk III. 843.
That the said Assemblie had pronuncit no damnatour sentence against him, bot that they onlie admonishit him