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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Attacher, n. [ME. atacher (c 1440), e.m.E. attacher (1641).] One who attaches or arrests. — 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 75 b.
For sic sould be attachers, at command of the Judge, quhen it is necessare to attach sic men as are … disobedient to the law 1666 Decis. Lords G. 125.
He was infeft by the superior, the King's Barron ... which clause gave him ... a right to bloods, when he was the first attacher, before the superior or sheriff
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