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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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Quotation dates: 1569-1618

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Bakman, Backman, n. [Bak n.1] a. A follower, retainer. b. A burden-bearer. —a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS xxiv. 68.
The lairdis and lordis rydis of the toun For feir of hungrit bakmen 1618 Master of Works Accounts XV. ii. 32.
To James Logie & Nicoll Mure in consideratioun of thair great liftis as back men

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