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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Torchere, Thorchere, Tortissare, n. [Torch(e n.] A torch maker. —1460 Hay Alex. 12191.
Sa tuke thai to thare purposis … To change thare clething, and thame dissagise … And callit Alexander the kingis tortissare And sum men callis the kingis walk makare 1460 Hay Alex. 12233.
Than sayis Porrus gif thow a torchere be Thow art oure vsfill a man, as semys me 1460 Hay Alex. 12370.
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