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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1575-1577
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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 Edinburgh Testaments V 245b.
Gudis geir [etc.] … pertening to … Johne Wilsoun skynner … tua dosane shaweris price x s.
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