A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1609
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(Hede-,) Heidman, n. [e.m.E. headman, ME. heuydman, hefdman, etc., OE. héafodman.] = Hedisman. —1551 Hamilton Catechism 82.
Thai ... that risis ... againis thair heidmen ... brekkis this command 15.. Christis Kirk 162 (B).
Twa that wes heidmen of the heird 1579 Despauter (1579).
Optimates, the heidmen of ane toun1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii. 164.
All lords and heidmen of … this realme suld giue vp dittay upon notour trespassours
