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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Weltirar,) Walterar(e, -er, n. [Weltir v. 4 c.] One who overturns (a state of affairs). —1570–1 Knox VI 593.
They flie to the last refuge of all walterares [Bann. Memor. 100, waltereris] of commone wealthis, tempora mutantur 1572 Sat. P. xxxiii 230.
That walterars of courts ȝe lat suborne ȝow 1581 Bann. Memor. 321.
Sundrie war brocht hame that war the kingis enemies, walteraris of his kingdome
