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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1591
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Suborner, n. [e.m.E. suborner (1593); Suborn(e v.] a. One who suborns or attempts to corrupt (another). b. In literary use: ? A seductress, temptress. —a. 1591 Bk. Univ. Kirk II 782.
My Lord of Halȝeards, … was ȝesterday callit, at the instance of Mr. Patrick Simsone, … for calling him a suborner —b. c1590 Fowler I 140/7.
Blist bright suborner of these theames I wryte
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