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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1663
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Suffultur, n. [e.m.E. suffult v. (once, c1540), late L. suffultūra, f. suffulcīre.] ? A supporter in heraldry. — 1663 Grant Chart. 346.
To give and prescrive such additions, suffulturs, and cognizance to his arms as is usual in the like cases
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