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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counsel(l)our, n. Also: conscell-. [ME. and e.m.E. counsellour (cf. Consellour), e.m.E. counsellor.] A counsellor or councillor.1627 Red Bk. Menteith II. 2.
Right trustie and welbeloued cousin and counsellour 1646 Peebles B. Rec. 381.
That nane cum without hattis, bot be in decent forme as becummethe counsellouris 1681 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 300.
Sundrie of the counsellouris wer aff the toune
