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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Office-berar, -beirar, -er, -bearer, n. [Office n. 2, esp. b (2); Berare n.] An office-bearer. — 1593 Reg. Privy C. V. 63.
That the provest and commoun clerk [etc.] … dimit thair offices in the townis handis that new office beiraris may be electit 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 49/4.
Any of the spirituall office beraris [W. officebearers] in the Kirk 1600 Conv. Burghs II. 81.
And na particular office beirer to haue the keiping of the samyn [burgh seal] J. Durye Israell's Call (1646) 12 (OED.).
Civill and ecclesiasticall office-bearers