† conˈtemptor Obs. rare—1.
[a. L. contemptor, agent-n. from contemnĕre to contemn. Cf. F. contempteur (16th c., Calvin).]
A contemner.
| 1559 Fecknam in Strype Ann. Ref. I. App. ix. 26 The servants contemptors of their masters commandments. |
† conˈtemptor Obs. rare—1.
[a. L. contemptor, agent-n. from contemnĕre to contemn. Cf. F. contempteur (16th c., Calvin).]
A contemner.
| 1559 Fecknam in Strype Ann. Ref. I. App. ix. 26 The servants contemptors of their masters commandments. |
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