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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Clarsho-,) Clargo-, Clerchoman, n. [f. clarscho Clarschach.] = Clarschar. — 1588–9 Dundee Acc. MS.
Gyffen at comand of the bealȝes to the peyper and the clargoman quhan thai playet in Peiter Vedderburnes 1615 Thanes of Cawdor 239.
Geiffin to the clerchoman to pay for his victuall and passage to Londoun
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