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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sinkman,) Synk(e)man, n. [Sink n.1 and Man n. Also, in the later East Lothian dial., sinksman (1887).] = Sinkar n. 2. —1678 Fawside Coal Compt 31.
The synkemen £4 18 s. 1678 Fawside Coal Compt 34.
The sy[n]kmen for the mell laying
