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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ingineer, -eir, -ier, Ingeneir, -ire, n. Also: ingyn(n)eir, -eer. [e.m.E. ingenier (1680), inginier, -eer (1653), ingenir (1551).] An engineer in various applications. —(a) 1668 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 101.
To try for a guid ingynneir 1686 Irvine Mun. II. 303.
The coal ingineer Ib.
Inginier 1687 Reg. Hornings 12th July.
Mr Peter Bruce ingyneer german 1689 Melville Corr. 121.
Durie the inginier(b) 1674 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 421.
The said water [is to be carried] by pypes or conduites … as the ingenire shall think most expedient 1692 Conv. Burghs IV. 635.
The gift anent the harbour at Elgins head, and given to Mr Bruce, ingeneir
