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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1607
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Copper, n.2 [Cop n.1] a. = Coppar(e. b. A cupmaker.a. 1527 Buccleuch Mun. II. 331.
To be haldin and haid the said office of copper to the said Waltir Scot 1542 Treasurer's Accounts viii. 100.
Iames Kirkcaldy … and Iohnne Leslye, sewarris; Oliver Sinclare and Henry Kempt, copperris 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 8731.
Alexander trewlie Is my keruour, my copper ȝe sall be 1560 Ib. 9821. 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. iii. 522.
Mercie is copper, and mixis weill his wine 1582 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 65.
To Dauid Murray ane of his hienes copperis 1595 Duncan Appendix.
Pocillator, pincerna, … a copperb. 1562 Treasurer's Accounts XI. 174.
To Iohnne Huntar, copper in Newbotle, for coppis to the Quenis grace 1607 Melrose R. Rec. I. 45.
Iames Duncane, copper
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