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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Athman, n. [Athe n. Cf. Icel. eiðmaður.] One who gives evidence on oath. —1519 Orkney & Sh. Rec. 62.
With ws xxiiij of the … best of landit men to athmen
