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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1582-1589
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Dysser, n. [ME. dyser (1408). Cf. Dysar and Dycer.] A dice-player. — 1582 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 565.
That he be … nocht … ane sweirer of execrable aithes, ane drunkard, dysser, cairter [etc.] 1589 Ib. V. 379.
That na vagabunds, … dyssers or cairteris, … remayne within this burgh
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