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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Swescherie,) Swascherie, n. [Swescher n.] (The office of) playing the drum as town drummer. —1620 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 24 March.
For dew & lawfull administratioun of his saids office of swascherie
