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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1398, 1583, 1683-1686
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Schapman, Shopman, n. [Var. of Chapman n. and Chopman n.] A chapman. —(a) 1398 Reg. Episc. Morav. 325.
Michaelem Schapman 1583 Crail B. Ct. MS 21 May.
Of ilk schapman for his pak presentit to the merkat ane pennie —(b) 1683 Bonckle Kirk S. 65.
A poor shopman that had been robbed of his pack 1686 Depred. Clan Campbell 93.
Donald Campbell shopman
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