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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sidesman,) Sydesman, n. [Sid(e n. and Man n. Cf. e.m.E. sidesmen pl. (Milton) partisans, also (1632) churchwarden's assistants.] In a bond of manrent: Subject, liegeman (to another). —1462 Bond of Manrent in J. Somerville Mem. I 234.
Thomas of Killpatrick, laird of Closseburne and sydesman to ane honourable lord John Lord Somervil
