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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1380-1385, 1443, 1525
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Ersdene, -deyne, variants of Archedene. (Cf. Arsdane, -bischop.) — 1380 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XXX. 42.
Heyr lyis Ingram of Kethenys ... , ersdene of Dunkeldyn 1385 Red Bk. Grandtully I. 138*.
Maystir Dunckane Petyte, Ersdene of Murrefe 1443 Reg. Episc. Brechin I. 96.
Mastir Jhon off Lichtoun, deyne, and maistir Gilbert Forstar, ersdeyne off Brechine 1525 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XVI. 192.
Maister Henry Phantoutht, ersdene off Schetland
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