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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Chawmer-,) Chaumerlaneschip, n. [Cf. Chawmerlane,n. and Chawmerlane ayr,n.] Chamberlainship. —1488 Acta Aud. 121/2.
Comperit Thomas Fothringham & renuncit … all richt … that he haid … to the office of chaumerlaneschip of Fethircarne
