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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1598
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(Publiser,) Publicer, n. [Cf. e.m.E. and late ME publysshar (1538), publisher (1453).] One who publishes abroad or disseminates (knowledge etc.). — 1598 Acts IV 176/2.
And becaus his maiestie … acknawledgis the publiceris of sic artifices as tendeth … for the … wealth of the cuntrie [etc.]
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