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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ir(s)che-man, Irsman, n. = Irisch(e)man. —Brus xiv. 448 (E).
Of the Irche men mony slayne 1523–4 Treas. Acc. V. 235.
To Irscheman to pas to Glasgw 1531 Bell. Boece II. 469.
The north of Scotland was hevely trublit be two clannis of Irsmen
