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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rehersar, Raherser, n. [e.m.E. reherser (1530), -hearser (1611), f. Rehers(e v.] One who repeats in public (something said by another); a reporter or recorder. —1561 Inverness Rec. I 63.
The oppynions [etc.] … that beys rahersit or spokyne in the consell the same beand knawyne the raherser thairof salbe allutyrle exilit of cunsell 1562-3 Winȝet II 17/23.
That I may wryte thai thingis be our forbearis til ws deliuerit … and that rather be the fayth of a trew rehersar, than be the præsumptioun of an auctour
