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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feman, Fieman, n. [Fe n.2] A paid craftsman. —1525 Reg. Great S. 96/2.
Ilk persone that becumis prentyse … salbe 5 yeris prentyse and syne ane yeir feman to the maister that takis thaim 1587 Dundee B. Laws 481.
That na maister of the craft … resewe in his howse or bwith ony persone to wirk thairin without that thai be serwand, taskman, fie man, or prenteis
