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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erectare, n. [e.m.E. erecter (16th c.).] An erector, founder. —1622-6 Bisset I. 1/18.
The kingis and princes, erectaris of the kirkis and … prelacies within the … boundis thereof