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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549, 1645
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Liftar, -er, n. [e.m.E. lifter (1535) one who, or (1570) that which, lifts.] a. Some part of the rigging of a ship; ? the ‘lifts’ or ropes which suspend the ends of a yard-arm from the mast. b. One who lifts or raises something. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 41/16.
Vire ȝour liftaris and ȝour top sail trossis 1645 Army of the Covenant I. 276.
Payit … to the lifters for lifting [ed. listers, listing] upp the meill to the beirars
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