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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1527-1539
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Fideiussor, n. [L. fidejussor. Also e.m.E. (1647).] A surety. — 1527 Sutherland Chart. 79.
As caucionaris, souerteis, fideiussoris and principal dettouris for the said Allexander 1539 Acts II. 354/1.
The said reverend fader & certane vtheris his collegis [taken as] caucioneris & fide iussoris
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