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esteemer|ɪˈstiːmə(r)| [f. as prec. + -er1.] One who esteems, prizes, or respects; a valuer, judge. Obs. exc. const. of.
1551Robinson tr. More's Utop. ii. (Arb.) 99 A wise and indifferent estimer of thynges will not greatlye marueill. 1587Misfort. Arthur i. iii. in Hazl. Dodsley IV. 271 Grief is no just esteemer of our deeds. 1607Hieron Wks. I. 375 The base esteemers, and carelesse respecters of these seruices. 1664H. More Synopsis Proph. 453 Boasters of the certainty of their knowledge in the divinest matters, and great esteemers thereof. 1675L. Addison State of Jews 14 Rabbi Aaron Ben-Netas..wanted nothing but Christianity to render him acceptable to equal esteemers. c1698Locke Cond. Underst. §3 This might instruct the proudest esteemer of his own parts how useful it is to talk and consult with others. 1775in Ash; and in mod. Dicts. |