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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1592-1617
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Factioner, n. [e.m.E. (1587–1644).] One who forms or joins a faction. —a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI 18.
Be … the bent mynd of the factioners … he was publiklie proclamit 1592 in Calderwood V. 233.
The faire promises made against the Spanish factioners


