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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mesur-,) Mesorar, Measurer, n. [e.m.E. mesur-, measurer (1556).] A measurer, one whose duty or profession is to measure (goods or land). = Mettar(e n., q.v. for further examples. —1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Particata.
That the measurers of land … obserue … ane just relation betwixt [etc.] 1624 Huntar Weights & Measures ii.
There be many persons … that professeth to bee measurers of land
