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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Artilȝere, Artailȝeir, n. Also: artalȝar. [Reduced form of Artilȝerie. Cf. e.m.E. artelere (116th c.).] Artillery.1488 Treas. Acc. I. 90.
To garr mende the hous of the artilȝere 1517 Ib. V. 122.
To xiiij pynoris quhilk drew the artalȝar in the castel at the Kingis cuming to this toun 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 8.
Schippis furneist with … meikill artailȝeir and victuallis
