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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1502-1508, 1587
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(Sersar,) Sersour, n. Also: sarser. [e.m.E. serchar (1545), sercer (1577), searser (1676), OF sas(s)oire (Godefroy).] A sieve. —1502–3 Treasurer's Accounts II 363.
For tua sersouris bocht to the King v s. vj d. 1508 Treasurer's Accounts IV 111.
For tua sersouris for gun powdir 1587 Perth B. Court 31 July.
For ane sarser iii s. iiij d.
