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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Borow clerk, (bourou clark), n. [Borow attrib. n.] Townclerk. — 1456 Peebles B. Rec. 114.
John Donald bourou clark 1477–8 Reg. Episc. Glasg. 461.
Schir Iohne Michelson borow clerc 1652 Peebles B. Rec. II. 2.
Patrik Vaitche, late borow clerk
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