A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Markar, -er, n. [e.m.E. marker (1486).] One who marks, in senses of Mark v. a. Onewho marks boundaries. = Linar n. b. One who applies an official stamp or brand. c. One who appends his (mason's) mark. —a. 1460 Montrose Baillie Ct. 12 Jan.
The balȝeis sal haff halff the unlaw and the markaris off the ȝard halffb. 1595 Conv. Burghs I. 467.
Johnne Boyd … visitour and marker of the haill burrowis salmond, hering and quhyt fische 1639 Acts V. (1817) 598/1.c. 1600 Edinb. Masons MS. 5 b.
Followis the subscriuaris and markaris of this foirsaid admissioun
