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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1672
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Redsman, n. [Red n.; also in the later dial.] A man employed to clear debris or rubbish from the workings in a coal mine. —1672 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 6 April.
Four redsmen ilke man five darge 1672 Ib. 1 June.
For the four redsmen for beeffing & reding in the yett