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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marschalry, Mareschalrie, n. The office of a marshal (Marschal(l n. 2) or of the Marshal (Marschal(l n. 4). —1438 Reg. St. A. 430.
The pertenence that I want of the lordschip of Kyninmond; … yhoure bailȝery landsteuartry marschalry I clame thir poynctis in fee and heritage 1533 Boece xiv. xiii. 566 b.
William Keth with the office of mareschalrie resauit