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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sorcer, Sorser, n. Also: (sorcier). [ME (once) sorser (13 … ), e.m.E. (once) sorcyer (1502), OF sorcier (c1130 in Larousse), vulgar L. sorcerius.] = Sorcerar n. — 1549 Compl. 168/22.
Sum so[r]seris and vytchis, quhilkis ar instramentis of the ald eneme of mankynd 1590 Crim. Trials I ii 200.
The Laird of Fowlis purchest ane commissioune for punischment of certaine wichis and sorceris 1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 99 (see Sorceres n.).
Sorcier