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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ȝettare, n. [ME and e.m.E. ȝeter (1298), ȝeetere (Wyclif), ȝetare (Prompt. Parv.), yetter (1552); Ȝet(t v. 3.] One who casts or founds metal. —1511–12 Reg. Privy S. I 360/2.
Robert Borthuik, ȝettare of the kingis gunnys
