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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1495
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Capitaneschip, n. [e.m.E. capitaineschip (1542), late ME. capteynschippe (c 1465).] = Capitanry,n. —1495 Acts Lords of Council 427/1.
The lettreȝ of bailȝery and capitaneschip maid to the said George be the said lord erile [= earl]