A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1481, 1643
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(Axman,) Aixman, n. [f. Ax n. Cf. mod. E. ax-, axeman from 17th c.] One who uses an axe or battle-axe.1481 Acts II. 132/2.
That euery aixman that has nowther spere nor bow sal hafe a targe of tree or leder 1643 Ann. Banff I. 90.
Any landward wright, aixman, eichman or timberman