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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1592
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Vicechalmerlane, Vycechambrelane, n. [e.m.E. vice-chamberlane (1545); Vice- prefix and Chalmerlane n., Chamberlane n.] One next in rank to a chamberlain or steward in the royal household. —1533 Douglas Corr. 140.
Most humbly thankyng your hyghnese of your … letter … sent with your vycechambrelane to us 1592 Acts III 562/1.
And of the officiaris of estait … Alexander Lord of Spynie vicechalmerlane, Schir George Hwme of Prymroknowis knicht maister of the garderobe [etc.]
