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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1462, 1552-1588
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Fundar, n.1 [Fund v.1 Cf. Foundar n.] A founder (of a place, etc.). — 1462 Peebles B. Rec. 146.
For the heile of thair saullis of the fundaris … of that place c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5736.
Nimrod fundar of Babilone 1588 Cath. Tr. 210/14.
The principall … fundarris of our faithe
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