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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Lictor, Littor, n. [ME. littour (Wyclif), e.m.E. lictur (1586), -or, L. lictor.] —1533 Bell. Livy I. 25/2.
And first he [Romulus] gart xij lictoris B. littoris], armyt with xij brade axis, pas afore him quhare he ȝede