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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1626-1650
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Dreil(l)-maister, n. [f. Dreill v.] An instructor in military drill. — 1626 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 10.
The prouest, baillies, [etc.] … nominates and chuises Johne Urrie to be generall dreill maister 1633 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 15.
To James Aitchisoun, dreilmaister, … fourtie pund c1650 Spalding II. 401.
Mr. Williame Rait … brocht in ane dreill maister to lerne oure poore bodeis to handle thair armes
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