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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1481-1634
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Erand-berar(e, n. Also: erande-, errand-, eirand-, and barer, bearar. [ME. errand-berer (c 1300), erende-berere (a 1225).] A messenger. 1481 Instr. H. Scheves (MS.).
[I] Henry Scheues … ordanis … James Barcla … my verray lauchfule and wndoutit procuratour, actour, factour and erande barer 1493 Lennox Mun. 146.
Our veray lauchfull and vndowtabill commissaris, … , factouris, erand beraris [etc.] 1537 Reg. Privy S. II. 377/1.
Oure verray lauchfull and undowtit procuratour, actour, factour, and speciale errand berare 1569 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 24.
Our special eirand beraris to compeir befoir … Johne archiebischop or ony uther juges 1596 Douglas Bequest (Reg. H.) 7 June.
Our verry indoutit and irreuocabill procuratouris, actouris, factouris, and speciale erand beraris 1634 Wemyss of Bogie MSS.
My lawfull procuratouris, actoris, factoris and speciall erand beararis
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