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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1635
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Relapsor, n. [17th c. Eng. relapser (c1625); Relaps(e v.] One who has relapsed into wrong-doing. = Relaps(e n.2 2. —1635 Dundonald Par. Rec. 390.
Witnessis of Marioune Yongs behaviour with James Rid examened, and scho fund … to be ane relapsor
