A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Countermaister, variant of Contermaister (mate of a vessel). —1622-6 Bisset II. 224/3. Ib. 225/26; etc.
All cheifis, maisteris, patronis, counter maisteris, quarter maisteris, maryneris
