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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Portatour, n.1 [e.m.E. -ur (c 1485), -or (a 1660), obs. F. portateur (1540 in Godef.), L. type *portātor f. portāre to carry.] A bearer, carrier. —1529 Douglas Corr. 139.
I have send this present portatour to the kingis hienes and ȝour grace amply instructit with my mynd as he will informe ȝow
