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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Interprysar, -er, n. Also: -prisar. [e.m.E. enterpriser (1523).] One who undertakes some work or action. — 15.. Clariodus ii. 1361.
This forsaid knicht … fetchit … Carvors, painters, and subtillest devysers To make the listis to the interprisers 1570 Peebles B. Rec. 319.
That quhen the werk is begyunand that the interprisaris thairof be nocht cummerit in the setting fordward of the said wall 1580 Reg. Privy C. III. 282.
It was then thocht gude … that tryell sould be takin be the reportaris quha sould have bene the interprysaris of the fact 1599 Montgomery Mem. 241.
That all maisteris, interprisaris of warkis, be verray cairfull to se thair skaffaldis and futegangis surelie sett and placeit c1590 Fowler II. 75/1.
Howsoeuer it be that sic a interpryser be mervellouslye strong
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