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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Referré, n. [Refer v.1 Cf. e.m.E. referee (1621).] One appointed to settle a dispute; an arbitrator or referee. —1549 Hist. Pluscardyn 242.
Athir of the saidis personis being laike referreis at the acceptatione of the samyn … sall … thair sentence arbitrall finallie pronunce
