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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1644-1645
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(Walkmaister,) Wakmaister, n. [Wach(e n. and Maister n. 12 d.] One in command of a watch. (Wach(e n. 3.) — 1644–5 Edinb. B. Rec. VIII 421.
To John Tarbet wakmaister to the tounes watches and dreill master to the severall companies and quarteris of the toun for nyne monethis pay [£300]
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