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† reˈfracter Obs. [f. refract v. + -er1.] = refractor 3 b.1761 Hirst in Phil. Trans. LII. 397 A 4 feet refracter, of Mr. Dollond's new construction. 1763 Short ibid. LIII. 341 He used an 18 foot refracter.
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refractor (rɪˈfræktə(r)) [f. refract v. + -or.] † 1. A refractory person. Obs. rare—1.1638 Laud Wks. (1853) V. 206, I have received an answer not much in effect differing from this petition, from two or three refractors in different parts. † 2. That which breaks or repels. Obs. rare—1.1682 Grew Exp....
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