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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Dilatour, -or, n.2 [Variant of Delatour n.1] An informer, accuser. —1600 Crim. Trials II. 145.
Mr. Alexander Dowglas, wes playne dilatour of Iohne Roise to the King
1619 Bk. Perth 293.
His indecent behaviour … perceived by Mr John Malcolm, minister, dilator thereof
1671 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 275.
The one halfe to the dean of gild, … and the vther halfe to the dilatour

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