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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schaver,) Schaiver, n. Also: shawer. [ME and e.m.E. shawere (c1425); Schave v.] a. Schaiver of bairdis a barber. b. An implement for paring or shaving (?skins). —a. c1575 Balfour Pract. 379.
Persounis that ar of vile and unhonest office or vocatioun, as clengar of drauchtis, schaiver of bairdis —b. 1577 Edinb. Test. V 245b.
Gudis geir [etc.] … pertening to … Johne Wilsoun skynner … tua dosane shaweris price x s.
