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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1506, 1577-1578, 1661
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Cappar, Capper, n.1 Later form of Coppar(e. [Cf. Cap n.2] — 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 167.
To the capparis in the hall, xviij s. a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 132.
Macer, capper, carver 1661 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XXII. 250.
Ioanet Huit was capper and filled the drinke
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