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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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Mascope, n. Also erroneous form: moscrope. [MDu. maetscap, maesscap, masscap (Du. maatschap), MLG. mâtschop, maschop.] In Shetland: A company of associates, a partnership. — 1603 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 104.
Ane dollour awand to me be Orne Nebebak in Burravo and that mascope1603 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 104.
Moscrope 1603 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 107.
For Hermone Sueman and Yaine Bramer, Dutche merchandis at Laxfuird, … that ather of them salbe hermeles … of uther alswele in thair awin personis as thair servandis, kippages, dependaris and all uther thair perteneris and doaris of ather of thair mascopis
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