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† moˈnopoler Obs.
Also 6–7 -ier.
[a. OF. monopolier: see monopole1 and -ier.]
A monopolist.
1589G. Fletcher in Lett. Lit. Men (Camden) 81 The said Companie..having reduced themselves to the nomber of xij, and so beeing now more notable Monopoliers than they weare beefore. 1601J. Wheeler Treat. Comm. 102 The said companie by no sound reason..can be charged to bee anie such Monopoliers. 1611Cotgr., Monopolier, a monopoler, or monopolizer. 1640[see poller 2]. 1641Frogs of Egypt 5 By Thee our base Monopolers doe fall. |