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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1799

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†CENSURER, n. (See quot.)Peb. 1799 in Chambers Hist. Peeblessh. (1864) 270:
They are also to appoint “censurers” to keep order in the church.

[O.Sc. has censurare, a censor (of morals), 1603 (D.O.S.T.).]

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