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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Latiner, n. [e.m.E. (a 1691).] One who learns Latin. —1633 Johnston Diary I. (1911) 2.
In the 16 year of thy age … quhilest thou was ane Latiner 1646 Dumfr. & Galloway Soc. XXXV. 129.
That ane wall … be set vp betuix the Latineris and these who lairins bot English
