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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1622-1667
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Faulter, n. [e.m.E. faulter (1634), Cf. Faultour.] One who commits a fault; a delinquent, offender. — 1622-6 Bisset II. 221/20.
Gif ony … tynsall happynnis, … the tynsell to be restored be the faulter 1630 S. Leith Rec. 19.
The deacone to stand at the sessioune dore … & call the fawlters 1667 Stirling B. Rec. II. 1.
That the faulteris may be punished
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