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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1624
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Rollar, Rowar, n.1 Also: roler. [Roll v.1] One appointed to make entries in rolls or official records; a recording-clerk. —1590–1 Criminal Trials I ii 239.
He sould be callit Robert the Comptroller alias Rob the Rowar 1619 Argyll Rentals 9 Oct.
As rollaris and keiparis of the chekker for compositioun of sevin yeiris comptis of Kintyre 1622 Ib. 11 Nov.
Roleris 1624 Ib. 11 Nov.
The rollaris of the exchaker comptis
