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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Point-, Poynt-maker, n. [Late ME (1436) and e.m.E.] A maker of points or laces (Point n.2 3). —1562 Edinb. Skinners in Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI 59.
That naine of the … brether … sall ony calf skynnis … unaumyt or rowch to the poynt makeris 1601 Ib. 76.
Johne Bowy, pointmaker
