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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drummer, n. Also: drummar, drumer, -ier, drowmer. [e.m.E. drummer (1573).] A drummer.1600 in Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 23.
Alexander Corkirk is chosin … drummar for ane zeir 1603 Moysie 13.
The drum wes brokin, and the drummer evill dung 1623–4 Peebles B. Rec. 412.
To John Lowes drvmer to bye ane pair of schone c1650 Spalding I. 114.
The Marques … directit the foirsaid herauld with the tounes drumier to Banf and Innerniss 1661–2 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 214.
For 4 elne of grayes to the drowmer
