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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1551-1629
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Hurtar, -er, n. [e.m.E. hurter (1611).] One who hurts or injures. — 1551 Hamilton Catechism II.
Hurtaris of the common weil for lufe of thair singlar weil 1597 Row 181.
That hurters and mutilaters of ministers may … be taken ordour with 1629 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. III. 258.
Hurters and wounders of persouns upon … forethought fellonie
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