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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1536-1699
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Chalmer, v. [f. Chalmer,n.]
1. intr. To occupy a chamber. 1536 Master of Works Accounts IV. 50.
To Johne Kedeslie … for … biging of ane kiching with ane gret brace quhare my lord chalmerit
2. tr. To lodge (a person) in a chamber. 1568 Buch. Indict. 39.
Sche with the erll Bothuele past to Drymen; in quhat ordour sche and he wes chalmerit thair anew saw 1600-1610 Melvill 84.
Ther was a student chalmerit abon a lafted leache seller 16.. Hist. Kennedy 20.
The Maister being chalmerit in me Lordis hous
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