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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-mair, Undir-mair, n. [Mair n. 1.] An assistant or deputy mair (see the note to Mair n. 1). —1542 Old Ross-shire I 109.
Thrie mairs croft with ust rowme to big ane hous theron for the dwelling of the under mairs for executione of ther office 1591–2 Reg. Privy C. IV 728.
[Andro Monro of Newmoir, his tenants, servants,] undir-mairis [and officers]
