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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Lipper-,) Lepper-lukar, n. [Lipper n.1 or n.2] An inspector (? for detecting leprosy or lepers); a leper ? inspector or ? supervisor. —1474 Ayr B. Ct. ? 3 Oct.
Mechell Mason [and three others]. .lynnaris, Will of Blenkynhop [and three others]. .lepper lukaris
