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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1562-1573
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Law-maker, n. [e.m.E. and ME. lawe-maker (c 1380).] = Law-gevar n. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 26/15.
Solon the law maker of Athenis 1573 Satirical Poems xlii. 669.
The law makeris wald appeir Wyser nor God
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