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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Promoter, n. [e.m.E.: cf. Promotour n.] a. One who furthers, advances or supports (another, a party or cause). b. To doe the promoter, ? to act as undertaker (of a business venture). —a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 162.
By this it appeareth also, that she hath been some special promoter of the sect of the Nicolaitans: for, we will find her practice and tenents to agree therewith 1658 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 176.
That he wes able to discharge the teaching of ane Inglish and wreiting scooll in this burgh by himselff and that he wes werie willing to doe the promoter if he suld be permittit and authoriseit be thair honours
