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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chalmerlan(e court. Later form of Chawmerlane court. —1521 Exch. R. XV. 20 n.
The saidis ballie and chalmerlan courtis of oure erledome and lordschip forsaidis 1535 Reg. Privy S. II. 254/1.
Oure courtis of lieutenandry, ward anery, admarall courtis, chalmerlane courtis [etc.] 1589 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 190 (see Chalmerlan(e air n.).
Chalmerlane airis or courtis