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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oppressar, -er, n. [Late ME. oppressere (14–15th c.), e.m.E. oppresser.] = Oppresso(u)r n. — a1500 Bernardus 114.
To be oppresser and slaar of the pur 1528 Lynd. Dreme 312.
Theiffis, reuaris and publict oppressaris a1578 Pitsc. I. 42/23.
Oppresseris
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