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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1552
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Gettare, Getter, n. [ME. getare (c 1440), e.m.E. getter (c 1510).] a. A begetter. b. One who gets. —a. a1400 Legends of the Saints xxvii. 116.
It is mast sorow of ane, Barne to be fra the gettare sa tane a1400 Ib. xxxvi. 643.
The lofing of his getterisb. 1552 Banff Ann. I. 29.
The said fysche to be confisk and the getter … to dispone thairupone
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