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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Counter, n.3 [ME. cownter, counter(e reckoner. Cf. Compter n.1] One having charge of accounts; a treasurer.1552–3 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 269.
The counter chargis him with the four ovir north buithis
Ib. 272.
Payit be the counter for the lokman's leveray
1656 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 499.
To the counter for his paines the year bypast and for attendance and payeing the workmen
1661 Stirling Comm. Good .
The counter charges himself with the readie money received
1673 Ib. 85 b.
For confectiones … furnished be the counter

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