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Thread #159779 Message #3788133
Posted By: GUEST,Lighter
01-May-16 - 12:21 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Bramble Briar/Bruton Town/MerchantDaughtr
Subject: RE: Origins: Bramble Briar/Bruton Town/Merch. Daught.
The OED shows the use of "factor" to have begun in the 15th century. It was long common and still retains some currency.