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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1391, 1585-1611
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Furtherar, -erer, n. [ME. furtherar (c 1465), furtherer (1390).] A supporter, assister, promoter. — 1391 Lennox Mun. 44.
That the said … salbe … suppouailairis, promotouris, and furtheraris to the said Erle 1585 Edinburgh Testaments XIV. 193.
To be oursearis to thame and furtheraris & freindlie helparis 1611 Rep. Menzies MSS. 11.
We … will thairwithall desire yow to be a furtherar of our deseynes in this point
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