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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1570
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Infamer, n. [f. Infame v.] A defamer. — 1560 Buke of Discipline in 1558-66 Knox II. 235.
Yf a minister be deprehendit ... ane infamer of his nychtbour 1570 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 196.
Quhat ordour sall be takin with them that impugnes proclamation of bands, and cheiflie be infamie, … Let sick persons be punischit, … as infamers
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