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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lettar, n. [ME. and e.m.E. letter (Cursor M.), -our, -ar. Cf. Lattar n.2] A hinderer or obstructer (of something). —1533 Acta Conc. & Sess. MS. II. 193.
To be … accusit as stoparis lettaris and brekaris of the peace
