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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Performair, n. [e.m.E. performer (1592).] One who carries out (the terms of a treaty) (Perform v. 1). —1588–9 Reg. Privy C. IV. 364.
[The] partie observair and performair of the premissis