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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1694
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Pasturer, n. [e.m.E. (1558). Cf. Pastur(e v. 6.] One who puts animals to graze (upon a certain grazing). — 1694 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 641 (18 July).
[Reserving always action to Natherwood against] the eaters and pasturers [upon the grass of the said lands]
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