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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bedrall-,) Bedrelschip, n. Also: bedralship, bedderellscheip. [f. Bedrall n.1] The position of ‘bedral’ in a hospital. —1555 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 212.
[The council] grantis to Jonet Harvy … the bedderellscheip of Sanct Mary Wynd now waikand 1557 Ib. III. 9.
Bedrelschip1559 Ib. 37.
The prouest ... grantis and gevis to Ionet Guthre the bedralship in the hospitall of Saint Marye Wynde
