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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scaccar, Scacker. [Varr. of Chekker n., after med. L. scaccaria (c1250 in Latham).] = Chekker n. 2, the annual audit of the royal revenues. —1550 Treas. Acc. IX 461.
To the saidis foure violaris for thair service maid at the last scacker Ib. 465.
For the satisfying his [sc. the Sheriff of Moray's] comptis aucht to oure soverane ladeis scaccar
