A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1588-1626
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Exponer, Exponar, n. [f. Expone,v.] An expounder. — 1588 King Catechism 50.
Ane keipar, and ane exponer of the veritie 1622-6 Bisset II. 202/29.
Writtaris and exponaris of the Mosicall lawes
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