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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: 1656
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Inservant, n. [In a.] Cf. Inman n. b. — 1656 Edinb. Justices Peace 407.
A domestick or inservant who is able to perform all manner of work relating to husbandry
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