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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lokmanschip, n. [Lokman n.1] The duties or office of a hangman. —1500 Reg. Privy S. I. 80/2.
A lettre of gift made to Adam Barde, lokman, of the gift of twa merkis worth of land liand nixt Drongane within the schirefdome of Are for al the dais of his life for his service of lokmanschip
