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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1663-1686
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Cash-keiper, n. [e.m.E. cash-keeper (1626).] A treasurer, cashier. — 1663 Master of Works Accounts Portf. vii.
Sir Williame Sharp … His Madgestis Cashkeipper 1675 Melville Chart. 179.
One hundred punds Scots, which the petitioner is yeirly to pey to his Majesties cash-keiper 1680-6 Lauder Observes 217.
Hew Wallace, cash-keiper
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