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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1500-1561
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Britoner, n. Also: Brytenar, Brittoner; Brettoner. [ME. Britoner, Brytonere (late 14th c.). Cf. Bertonar.] A Breton. c1420 Wynt. v. 439 (W).
[He] can him fenȝe A Brettoner him for to be 1500 Acts Lords of Council II. 358.
Vincent Laureat and Awmond Elyth, Brytenaris 1544 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 208.
Guilliame Hodierim and Christofer Lasingzert, Britoneris 1561 Reg. Privy C. I. 162.
Gudis takin … fra certane Britoneris
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