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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1644-1680
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Retarder, n. [17th c. Eng. (1688); Retard v.] One who checks or delays. —1644 Baillie II 139.
They … have been the retarders of the Assemblie —1680 Inverness Rec. II 286.
Joseph Williamson is a great hinderer & retarder of the meassons and quarriers that are working at the quarrie
