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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1605, 1662
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(Boter,) Botter, Boater, n. [f. Bote n.2] A boatman. — 1605 Ayr Session Rec. 14 Jan. in Select Biographies I. 47.
Johne Boyd, boater and his wyfe 1662 Lanark B. Rec. 189.
The botters at Thankertoun boat
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