A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Referrer, n. [Refer v.1] One who refers, in sense 4 of Refer v.1 —1681 Stair Inst. iv xliv 13.
Oaths of verity referred to parties are sometimes by them deferred back to the referrer