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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Serving-boy, n. [Serv(e v.1 Cf. also servand-boy (servand(e n. 5 comb.).] A boy or youth who acts as a servant, prob. in senses 1 or 4 of Servand(e n. — 1668 Cullen Kirk S. 5 July.
Compeired Georg Morison & Andro Dyker tuo serving boys
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