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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Promisar, -er, n. [e.m.E. promiser (Tindale).] One who promises (to marry, or pay for, someone). —1568 Aberd. (St. Nicholas) Kirk S. MS 12 April.
That nether the minister nor reader be present at contractis off mariage-making, … bot that the names of the promisaris be gevin to the reader, to proclame the bannis thairby a1652 Dickson Psalms 1–50 (1653) 11.
And as he is the promiser and undertaker to pay the price of the redemption of his people; so also [etc.]
