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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1602-1625
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(Scalder,) Skalder, n. [Scald v.2] = Scald n.1 —1602 Elgin Rec. II 104.
Janet Innes … a commoun skalder, a blasphemar 1625 Peebles Gleanings 62.
Quhasaever salbe tryit to be the first skalder or speikar with any uther sall not onlie be put in the cockstuill bot [etc.]
