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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispitar, n. [f. Dispite v. Cf. e.m.E. despiter (1601).] One who treats with contempt. —1554 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 199.
Dyueris and syndry evill gevin personis, dispittaris and dispeisaris of the jugis of the burgh
