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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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(Hicht-,) Highter, n. [f. Hicht v.3] One who raises the price or value of (money). — 1630 Cochran-Patrick Coinage II. 22.
Lett the fynes of the highters and transporters of your hienes awne moneyes pay for the covnage
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