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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skairsser, n. [? f. skairs, pl. of Scar(e n.1 or pres. tense of Scare v.] One who shares, or ‘goes shares’, with another; a partner. —1591 Edinb. Test. XXIII 232b.
The said James Ȝoung quha was his equall halfferar & skairsser in all his merchandice