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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1632
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Pater, n. [L. pater. Cf. ME. pater (c 1330) in sense c, and Pater-noster n.] a. A father or parent. b. A priest. c. = Pater-noster n. — 1600-1610 Melvill 271.
This page if thow be a pater that reids it thow wilt apardone me c 1630 Bk. Pasquils 7.
A sprincle … held in hand of vested pater 1632 Lithgow Trav. ix. 411.
Pattering an abridged Pater
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