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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sclatary,) Sklaittarie, n. [Sclatar n. See also Sclaitlie n.] The craft, or skills, of a slater.The office of sklaittarie, ? the duty of supervising repairs to the slate roof (of the Abbey). —1555–83 Reg. Dunferm. 476.
Alexr Colvillis gift of pensioun for the office of sklaittarie of the Abbay of Dumfermling
