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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1584
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Notar, n.2 [e.m.E. noter, a writer of the musical score in MSS. (1491), one who takes or writes notes (1589), f. Note v.2] One who observes carefully or takes note of (something). —1584 Aberd. Journal N. & Q. VI. 119
All … salbe presentat … the exerceises of the Word and prayer … and the eldars … salbe speciall inspectors and notars of the absents