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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1616
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(Pacer,) Paiser, n. [e.m.E. pacer (1656).] One who trains a horse to pace (Pace v. 2): cf. Pac(e)ing vbl. n., Paceand ppl. a., Pacit ppl. a. —1616 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 70 b (16 Mar.).
Andro Beatisone hors paiser 1616 Ib. 72 (27 Mar.).
