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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthsettar, -setter, n. [f. Furthset,v.] One who sets forth or puts forward. —1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 97.
The furthsetter and author of the samyn [tractive] 1560 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 95.
Certane … craftismennis seruandis of this burgh, war the principale fortifearis and furthsettaris of this lait tvmult 1588 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 61.
Ane … induellar of this burght, fauorar and furthsettar of the libertie thairof
