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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1661
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Vilifier, n. [17th c. Eng. vilifier (1611), L. vīlificāre.] An abuser of something. — 1661 Cramond Kirk S. I 24 Feb.
Severall of the people withdraws unnecessarlye from the efternoons preaching … if … any be found in the said fault they shall be censured by the session as prophaners of the Lords day and vilifiers of the ordinance
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