suspectern.
/səˈspɛktə/ One who suspects; = suspector n.
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > lack of confidence, distrust, suspicion > [noun] > one who distrusts or suspects
mistrusterc1425
surmiser1591
suspectera1625
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a1625 J. Fletcher Humorous Lieut. iv. viii, in F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher Comedies & Trag. (1647) sig. Sss4/2 A base suspecter of a virgins honour.
1662 H. More Coll. Several Philos. Writings (ed. 2) Pref. Gen. §10 The jealous Suspecters or Opposers of new Truths.
1895 F. T. Elworthy Evil Eye 436 The countercharm is worked by the suspecter's turning the largest coal upside down.
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