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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marrow-, Marrau-, Marwschip, n. [Marrow n. 1 c.] In Aberdeen: Partnership; partners, associates, collectively. —1407 Aberd. B. Rec. (S.H.S.) 237.
Ad faciendum marwschip et vicinitatem de tanta parte retis quantam sibi accidebat 1456
Ib. MS. V. i. 268.
At thai kep hym na leil marrauschipe 15.. Ib. MS. (Jam.).
Throucht falt of marrowschip or insufficient nychtbourschip 1545 Ib. XIX. (Jam.).
Throw wanting of sufficient marrowschip
