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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1610-1658
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Hors-(hirer), -hyr(r)er, -hyrare, n. One who hires out horses. — 1610 Brechin Testaments II. 61 b.
Collin Michell, horshyrrer 1640 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 244.
George Ross, hors-hyrer 1640–1 Misc. Spald. C. V. 156.
To fyve hors hyrares, for thair hyr to Steinhyve 1658 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 172.
No horshyrers within nor without this burghe
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