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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Promitour, (?) —1612 Conv. Burghs II 379.
For the effayris of the merchants and maryners of this realme repayring to Ingland and specially at Londoun, quha ar wonderfullie abuset be the serchours, promitours, customers, and others thair