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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scabin,) Scabyn, -un, n. [Med. L. scabinus (1213 in Latham). Cf. e.m.E. scabin (1617).] A municipal official in a Flemish town. —1526 Acts II 305/1.
In the behalf of the burrow masteris scabynis and consale of the toune of Mydleburgh in Zeland 1564 Reg. Privy C. I 309.
Comperand befoir the burromaisteris, scabuns, and counsalouris [of Antwerp]
