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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Privatere, -attire, n. (e.m.E. privateer (1664).) —1666 Laing MSS I 348.
Hamiltoun will sudenly out and severall other privateres that are prepareing themselves 1667 Wemyss Sc. Diaries 128.
The Hollands flitte … only tuek one privattire belonging to Leith
