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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Middis-,) Midsman, n. [Middis n.2 (cf. sense 3 a).] A mediator. (Cf. also Midman n.) —1614 Conv. Burghs II. 459.
To be ane good instrument and midsman betuix thame [the craftsmen] and the gildbrether
