A registrar. The N.E.D. supplies examples, 1531–1816.
1804. Samuel Bartlett, Register of Deeds in Cambridge.—Mass. Spy, Oct. 24.
1806. The Balt. Ev. Post, Feb. 20, p. 2, prints “A Summary of Monies received and paid by the Register.”
1816. On Monday there will be a second trial for the choice of a Register of Deeds.—Id., Aug. 21.
*** The word is still thus used.
