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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Suppowellar,) Suppouellour, Suppouailair, n. [Suppowel(l v.] One who aids or supports, a supporter. — 1391–2 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 23.
That the said Erle of Fife and … his sone salbe lele helparis conselleris suppouailairis promotouris and furtheraris to the said Erle of the Leuenax in al his actionis causis [etc.] 1409 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 72.
That he [sc. the Earl of Douglas] sal be til him [sc. the Duke of Albany] … lele counselour & with al his wit and al his mycht lele helpar & suppouellour … befor ande agaynis all dedelik personis
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