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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1520-1535, 1629
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Smiter, Smytare, n. [ME and e.m.E. smitare (Ancr. R.), smiter (Cursor M.); Smite v.] One who strikes or beats. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet 1 Tim. iii 3.
Nocht a smytare [P. smytere] bot temperate 1629 Mure True Crucifixe 615.
Thy Sauiour to the smiters giues his backe
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