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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Infamer, n. [f. Infame v.] A defamer. —1560 Bk. Disc. in 1558-66 Knox II. 235.
Yf a minister be deprehendit ... ane infamer of his nychtbour1570 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 196.
Quhat ordour sall be takin with them that impugnes proclamation of bands, and cheiflie be infamie, … Let sick persons be punischit, … as infamers
