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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Skrimmar,) Skrymmare, Scrimeur, n. [Cf. F. escrimer (mid-16th c.) to fence, escrimeur a fencer or swordsman, from which Sc. scrimeur may be directly derived.] A swordsman, fighter. —1533 Boece 484.
Ane feirs & active skrymmare with ane swerde c1590 Fowler I 69/65.
Was never suche a scrimeur [It. schermidor] than so able … For to awaird or to eshew the blow, the stogg, and prik
