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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dilatar, -air, n. [f. Dilate v.1 Cf. Dilatour.] A delater, informer. —1585 Acts III. 427/1.
The ane halff [to go] to the apprehendar and dilatar 1586 Warrender P. MS. 175.
He fearis … Mr. Archibald to have bene his dilatar 1589 Reg. Privy C. IV. 365.
[One third] to the apprehendair and dilatair
