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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Suppressour, -ure, n. [L. suppressor; cf. 17th c. Eng. suppressor (1682).] One who suppresses or puts down (persons or things). Const. of. — 1559–60 Misc. Maitl. C. III 217.
The Pape quhai is the verray Antichriste and suppressour of Godis glorie 1632 Lithgow Trav. ix 388.
He was no suppressour of the subiects 1648 Laing MSS 227.
And a totall suppressure of all enemies who have bene and ar active
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