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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1610
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(Emparer,) Empearer, n. [e.m.E. empairer (a 1586).] An impairer. —1600-1610 Melvill 382.
And yit … they ar … the savears of his honour … , and we the empearers thairof