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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wissellar,) Wissillar, Wislar, n. [e.m.E. whysteler (1481), MLG, MDu. wisselere, wesselere, weslere.] A money-changer, employed by the Crown. —1487–8 Acts II 182/2.
That … oure souerane lorde deput a persoune … to be maister of his monye … and ane vthir to be wislar & changeour a1500 Bk. Chess 1572.
All merchand men that vsit ar in land Conȝeour wislar resaver to the king 1553 Perth Guildry 508 (7 Sept.).
It is thocht spedeful that … the said custumaris sal writ al the merchandis & gudis that pasis out of the realme and gif the copy thairof and of the said souerte to the wissillar
