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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Temperizar, Temporesar, Temporizer, n. [e.m.E. temporisour (1555), temporizer (1563-87), F. temporiseur.] One who temporises, one who allows his actions, etc. to be dictated by circumstance rather than principle. — 1562-3 Winȝet I 53/25.
Hypocritis and temperizaris 1562-3 Winȝet I 63/7.
Nocht to be sa feble … that I be a temperizar in Godis cause … and fer les heirfor a plane rebell thairto c1568 Lauder Minor P. i 73.
Thir temporesars doith nocht in Christ abyde 1635 Dickson Hebrews 89.
A professour may bee endewed with manie giftes, and yet be a temporizer and remayne unrenewed inwardlie 16.. Maidment Balfour Ballads 21.
But wandering temporizers in their need, Forlorn by men, with God they come not speed
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