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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penny-maister, n. (MDu. penning-meester, MLG. pennincmeester, treasurer.) —1597 Skene Verb. S. (1599) s.v. Ferdingmannus.
Ferdingmannvs, ane Dutch word, ane penny-maister or thesaurar