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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
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