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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resistar, -er, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. resistour (1459), -er; Resist v.] One who offers resistance or opposition. —1375 Barb. xviii 214 (C).
Quhen the feld wes clengit cleyne, Sa that na resisteris [E. resistens] wes seyne c1515 Asl. MS I 266/9. 1558-66 Knox I 411.
The King of Yngland … slew all his resistaris
