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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1592-1641
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Fundar, -er, n.2 [Fund v.2] A founder (of metal). — 1592 Acts III. 619/1.
Robert Borthuik, fundar of gunnis 1641 Ib. V. 507/1.
That the pewderer or funder of tin sall put the mark of the thrissell … vpon euerie peice of work
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