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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delater, Delaiter, n. Also: -latter. [f. Delate v.1] = Delatour n.1 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 183.
The delaiteris … sall haue the third pairt of the personis guidis that committis the cryme
1600-1610 Melvill 325.
A nomber of witnesses is examined, Buriey, the delatter and accusar, being alwayes present
1644 Acts VI. 98/1.
The one half of which fyne shall pertain … to the persons delaters
1649 Lanark Presb. 76.
There are diverse delated and suspected persones in prison … Ionet Couts, the delater

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