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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Port-anseingye, n. [e.m.E. port v. to carry, and Ansenȝe n. an ensign.] One who bears a banner or standard; a standard-bearer. —1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 171.
The prouest, baillies, and counsale … hes namit and constitute Alexander Scott … and William Harvie, port anseingyeis this present wawpounschawing
