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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Questuar, adj. [F. questuaire (1540), late L. quaestuarius; cf. e.m.E. questuarie (1594).] Of or belonging to gain, money-making. — 1544–5 Acts & Decr. II 30b.
The … besines of bying selling … merchandice … and all vtheris besines questuar for wele and proffit of him and hir
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