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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Out-,) Owtsetter. (Cf. Onsetter n., Upsetter n.) —1633 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 368.
Item for aught owtsetteres to the mouthes of the cannones at xl d. the peice Ib. 372.
To Androw Blakie for turning fourtein buttes and owtsetteres for spounges for demicolueringis and sakeris at iiii s. the peice Ib.
To Androw Blakie for ane owtsetter and twa spoung buttes to the gross colverin
