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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ladillar, Ladlear, Laidler, n. [f. Ladill n. 2.] In Glasgow: One of the farmers of the ‘ladle’ duty. —1643 Glasg. B. Rec. II. 57.
It is to be remembred that the ladlearis hes receavit seavine ladils 1644 Ib. 71.
Ladillars 1668 Ib. III. 108.
The deane of gild [etc.] … to goe throw with the said laidlers on Wednesday nixt and to sie them tak thair dew … fairlie as becometh … and to enjoyne them to tak thair dewes that way during their tak
