Edifier. World English Historical Dictionary

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rare. [f. next + -ER1.] a. A builder. b. One who edifies in a religious sense.

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1460.  Capgrave, Chron., 21. Certeyn strong men and rich … edifieres of citees.

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1678.  Butler, Hud., III. II. 130 (R.). They scorn their Edifiers t’ own. Who taught them all their sprinkling Lessons.

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