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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1609, 1680
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(Laver,) Leaver, n. [Lave v. a, Lav(e)ing vbl. n.] One who (? or that which) removes water from a mine. — 1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 140 b.
Draweris and leaveris of watter at the watter pompes 1680 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 19 June.
For layeing a sompt hole to the leavers
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