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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1585
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Prevaricatour, n. (e.m.E. prevaricato(u)r (1542), L. prævāricātor, one who deviates, a transgressor.) —1585 Dundee B. Laws 521.
This act and ordena[n]ce to strick wpon all sic as heirefter sall be found or trye to be prevaricatouris [ed. prevaricaris] and brekaris heiroft
