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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1496, 1574
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(Opin-,) Oppinnar, Opiner, n. [e.m.E. opener (1548).] One who opens (something). — 1496 Acts Lords of Council II. 39.
The oppinnaris of the sade sek that the … gold was intill 1574 Edinb. Kirk S. 15 Apr.
It is reportit be the opineris of the box that thair wes thairintill [etc.]
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