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edifier|ˈɛdɪfaɪə(r)|
[f. next + -er1.]
a. A builder. rare.
b. One who edifies.
1460J. Capgrave Chron. 21 Certeyn strong men and rich..edifieres of citees. 1678Butler Hud. (R.) They scorn their edifiers to own who taught them all their sprinkling lessons. 1832Carlyle Crit. & Misc. Ess. (1872) IV. 117 The true Spiritual Edifier and Soul's-Father of all England. 1909Westm. Gaz. 22 Jan. 3/1 The real edifiers. 1921Glasgow Herald 19 Feb. 6 The professional edifiers of British youth. |