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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pleser,) Pleaser, n. [e.m.E. pleaser (1526).] comb. in men pleaser: One who tries to please people; a sycophant. Cf. e.m.E. plese-men, id. (1588). —c1610 Jok Uplandis Newis fol. 3 a.
The haill rest of the ministeris cryed out against them calling them men pleaseris and flattereris
