† Lerer

Obs. [f. LERE v. + -ER¹; cf. OHG. lêrari (mod.G. lehrer), Sw. lärare, Da. lærer, Goth. laisareis.]

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1. A teacher.

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a. 1300. Cursor M., 21179. Spellers o trouth, lerers o lede.

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a. 1340. Hampole, Psalter cxxxiv. 7. Cloudis are lerers of goddis worde.

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c. 1375. Lay Folks Mass Bk. (MS. B), 164. Bothe þo reders & þo herers has mykil nede, me þenk of lerers.

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c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 297/2. Lerare,… doctor.

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2. A learner, disciple. rare.

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c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 297/2. Lerare, or lernare, or he þat receyvythe lore,… discipulus.

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