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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trailler, n. [e.m.E. trailor (1590) a tracker, trailer (1591) one who travels on foot.] One who drags (something). — 1663 Alford Rec. 20.
He hade written to the moderator … anent the profaners of the Lord's day by traillers of timber
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