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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bertonar, Bartonar, n. Also: Bertonnar, Bertaner; Bartanar, -enar. [Metathetic variant of ME. Bretoner, -ener.] A man or ship of Brittany.1508 Treas. Acc. IV. 48.
To Martin Lenalt, bertonar, for … roset 1531 Bell. Boece I. 271.
This Maximiane … dantit the Bertonaris Ib. 272.
The Bertaneris … rebellit 1543 Corr. M. Lorraine 36.
All strangearris and speciale Bertonnarris 1545 Ib. 141.
Thar com twa Bartanaris on your cost
