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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1425, 1488-1494
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Bateman, n. Also: batman, baytman. [Bate n.1 Cf. e.m.E. boteman (1514).] A boatman.a1400 Legends of the Saints xxxvii. 373.
Thai bat-men that had hyme Schot in the sé 1425 Acts II. 10/2.
All batemen and feriaris quhare hors ar feryit 1488 Treasurer's Accounts I. 93.
To the bayt men that he past oure in 1494 Ib. 238.
To the batmen at Cambuskynneth, at the Kingis command. x s.
