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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499, 1597
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Farandman, n. [f. farand, pres. pple. of Fare v.] A travelling person. — 14.. Acts I. 362/1.
Die statuto partibus litigantibus per legem de farandman vel pede pulveroso 14.. Ib. 362/2.
The day statut to the partis striffande be the law of farandman or pipuderous 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v.]
[Farandman, … Ane stranger or pilgrimer, to quhome justice suld be done with expedition, that his peregrination be not stayed or stopped
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