[f. VALUE v.] a. One who estimates or assesses values; a valuator. b. One who values, or sets a value upon something; an appreciator.
1611. Cotgr., Appreciateur, a praiser, rater, valuer.
1638. R. Baker, trans. Balzac’s Lett. (vol. II.), 66. To say nothing more hardly of you, you are too unjust a valuer of your selfe.
1660. trans. Amyraldus’ Treat. conc. Relig., II. viii. 266. What miserable valuers were they of its dignity.
1730. Bailey (fol.), Appraiser, a Valuer of Goods.
1854. Act 17 & 18 Vict., c. 229 § 29. To appoint a valuer to value the same.
1888. Bryce, Amer. Commw., I. 493. The varying scales on which valuers proceed.
1893. The Voice (N. Y.), 31 Aug. A chairmaker … might bring a chair, and receive from the valuer … notes for as many hours’ value [etc.].
