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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1609
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Artisant, n. [For artisan (in e.m.E from 1538) after forms in -ant.] An artisan. — 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 44.
Al merchands, tailȝours, souters, baxters, maissons, or vthers artisants 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 18 b.
The mechanike or artisant
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