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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1622-1626
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Erectare, n. [e.m.E. erecter (16th c.).] An erector, founder. — 1622-6 Bisset I. 1/18.
The kingis and princes, erectaris of the kirkis and … prelacies within the … boundis thereof
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"Erectare n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 Apr 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/erectare>


