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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispensar, n. [ME. dispensour (Wyclif), dyspenser, etc., AF. dis-, despensour, OF. despenseor.] A dispenser, spender. —1456 Hay II. 164/5.
Sa that thou kepe thé nocht to have mony dispensarys in … thy realme