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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proclamer, -clamair, -cleamer, n. [e.m.E. proclamer (1548).] One who proclaims (Proclame v.). — a1578 Pitsc. I 260/9.
Quhilk was … callit be the proclamer thairof the sowmondis of Plotcok 1582 Reg. Privy C. III 494.
The gevaris furth and procleamers of sic fals bruites 1588 Aberd. Council Lett. I 39.
And cravit of Thomas Maners messinger proclamair of the letters ane copie
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