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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rede-maker,) Reid-maker, Reed-maker, Readmaker, n. A maker of weavers' reeds, Red(e n.2 5. — 1637 Edinb. Marr. 39.
Patrick Crightoun, readmaker 1670 Dundee B. Laws 586.
We … haill members of the wright craft of the burcht of Dundie, as … glaisen wright, painter, and reid maker 1672 Aberd. Trades 300 (see Red(e n.2 5).
Reed-maker
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