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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1555-1559
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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.
Bedrelschip 1559 Ib. 37.
The prouest ... grantis and gevis to Ionet Guthre the bedralship in the hospitall of Saint Marye Wynde
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