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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fosterschip, n. Also: fostir-. [f. Foster n.3] The office of forester. —1528 15th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. viii. 61.
[The office of] fostirschipe [of his wood] 1558 Reg. Cupar A. II. 268.
The said Johne sall haif the keping and fosterschip of Glenbrauchty 1577 Ib. 133.
The office of fosterschip and keping of our woddis of Wester Drymme 1632 Rep. Milne Home MSS. 199.
[The said Janet Ellem was liferenter of the lands … with the office of] fostership
