Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NURSERER, n. Also nurcerer. One who brings up and trains others, a fosterer.Arg. 1700 Arg. Justiciary Records (Stair Soc.) I. 187:
The said Lauchlan as the ring leader and nurserer of the many other villans. [p. 188, nurcerer]
