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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sterismannage,) Stirmannage, n. [Sterisman n.] = sterman fe (Sterisman n. c). —16.. Admir. Ct. Form 63b.
Stirmannage is the priviledge and fies of the officer who I said is comonly m^rs mate [sc. the steersman]