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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doer, n. Also: doere. [Eng. form of Doar(e.] An agent or factor. = Doar(e 2. One who does things.?1438 Alex. ii. 9891.
At the last for the best doere Men suld him hald baith far and neir 1612 Conv. Burghs II. 351.
To give their voluntar help … as they sall be requyrit be my Lord Marschell or his lordschips doer c1650 Spalding II. 19.
He and his doeris … had receavit no more out of Abirdein bot 9000 merkis of fynes 1665 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 50.
Auchinmutie, doer for the lait bischops bairnes
