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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Causar(e, Cawsar, n. [f. Caus(e, v. Cf. Causer.] One who causes; an originator. 1482 Acta Aud. 107/2.
To preif that the sade Dauid Blare was causare of the brekin of the saide schip 1496 Acta Conc. II. 25.
To preif … that the saidis Erle and Wilȝeam … was the cawsaris of the inputtin of the saidis personis c1500 Fyve Bestes 23.
Sen this fule was causar of this scaith 1490 Irland Mir. I. 166.
O humyll lady, … Causare of pes 1502 Dunferm. B. Rec. 124.
Robert and Cristiane [were found to be] strublaris … of the tovne and the causaris tharof 1513 Doug. vi. vii. 69.
Alace, I was the causar of thy ded 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 27.
Schir James … landit in Galloway, verie miscontent with … [the] principall causaris of his returning