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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1561
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Gardian, n. [ME. gardian (1466), earlier gardein, -eyn, AF. gardein.] A keeper, custodian. — 1561 Rentale Dunkeld. 342.
To the foster ard tua gardianis of woddis appropriat to the brig and brig werk
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