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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bak-chalmer, n. [Bak a.] A back room. —1526 Dunferm. B. Rec. 277.
Ane fourhous with ane forbutht … and ane bak chalmer 1607 Edinb. Test. XLIII. 306.
This was don in the said Douid Cardrochis bak chalmer in his ludgins

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