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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vencur,) Vaincur, Vanquer, n. [e.m.E. vaynquer (Caxton), OF vainqu(i)erre, etc.] A victor, a conqueror. — (a)1456 Hay I 272/14.
Thare cummys the vaincur, askand jugment of rycht — (b)1570 Sat. P. xvii 143.
And so this realme … Sall now … As Aiax wes, be vanquer of the sell, On proper knyfe constraynit for to die
