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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1575-1588
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Ipotingar, Ypothingar, -er, n. [Cf. Potingar n.] = Ipothecar. — 1575 Misc. Maitl. C. I. 124.
The kirk requeistis … Alexander Barclay, ipotingar, to … cure Thomas Gardner … of his brokin laig 1580 Dickson & Edmond Ann. Sc. Printing 331.
To Alexander Barclay, ypothinger, for his drogges and mediceins 1588 Macgill Old Ross-shire 74.
James Davidson ypothingar
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