A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1540, 1621
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(Selar,) Seilar, Sealler, n. [ME and e.m.E. seler (Wyclif), sealer (1467-8); Sele v. 2 b.] One who attaches official seals to cloth, to certify that it is of standard quality. —1540 Acts II 376/1 (see Sele v. 2 b).
Seilar 1621 Acts IV 669/2.
Aulnagers and sealleris of all cloath
