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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Advertiser, Advertesar, n. (-issar). [f. Advertise v., corr. to e.m.E. advertiser (1565).] One who gives intimation or notice. 1548 Treas. Acc. IX. 151.
To Maister Dauid Maitland, advertesar, to by him clathis 1558-66 Knox II. 266.
The advertissaris war judged to be men of unquyet spreatis a1578 Pitsc. I. 123/6.
The first adwertiser of this prosperous succes 1582 Reg. Morton I. 133.
We could wouchsauffe to helpe him … gif that his hap war to be the first aduertiser
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