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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quellar, n. [ME and e.m.E. quellar(e, -ere, OE cwellere.] One who destroys or oppresses, an oppressor (Quel(l v.1 3). —1540 Glencarne in Knox I 73.
Sayand that we are heretikes, … Cumerars and quellars of Christes kirk