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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Botelman, n. [f. Bottell n.1 So e.m.E. bottleman (17th c.).] A butler. —1541 Treas. Acc. VIII. 476.
Williame Duchall, botelman 1542 Ib. 101.
Johnne Duchall, botelman in his broderis place
