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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Propungnatour, n. [Late ME propugnatoure (c1450), L. prōpugnātōr, agent n. f. prō-pugnāre. Cf. obs. F. propugnateur (1552 in Godef.).] One who fights for or defends. —1549 Compl. 4/30.
Of them that hes been propungnatours for the libertee of ther cuntre
