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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1547
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Roddis man. [? Rod n.1 Cf. mod. Sc. dial. road(s)man ‘a mine official responsible for … haulage roads’ (SND, s.v. Road n. 4 (3)).] ? A man employed to clear a path or way (for artillery). — 1547 Treasurer's Accounts IX 94.
To every ane of the viij roddis men in drinksilver at thair depairting, xiiij s.
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