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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1577
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Woolster, n. [Wol(l n.] One who ? works with or ? trades in wool. — 1577 Pont in Paterson Ayr & Wigton III 449.
All other art or trade, as that of shoe-makers, skinners, carpenters, woolsters
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