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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marcattenter, n. (? Market n., Tent v. to give attention or heed to, to attend or see to). —1689 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 404.
Yow are impowred to suffer no marcattenters, victuallers or other persones … to sell any kynd of provissiones … but at such rates [etc.]
