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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furnis(s)ar, Furnes(s)ar, n. Also: furneisher. [f. the vb. Cf. F. fournisseur, e.m.E. furnisher (1611).] A provider or supplier (of something). 1529 M. Works Acc. I. 10 b.
Dauid Thomsone kepare of the cart hors & furnessar of thair foddyr 1571–2 Reg. Privy C. II. 122.
The maist part of the inhabitantis … being fautouris and prevy furnissaris of the rebellis 1585 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 436.
James Aikman to be caitour and furnesar to thame 1583 St. A. Baxter Bks. 31.
Ilk furnisar of all baikhousis 1606 Ib. 70.
Na furnissar of [a] baikhous 1640 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 162.
The furneishers of the said clothes … to thair awn souldiours
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