Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RESURRECTOR, n. A corpse-stealer, a resurectionist.Dmf. 1863 R. Quinn Heather Lintie 187:
He has fled his daddy's trade, Wha genuine Resurrector Was mony a day.