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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brodstar, (Broadstar,) variant of Browdstar. —1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 183.
To William broadstar, to pas to Sanct JamesIb. 354.
To the said brodstaris, in drinksilvir, ... deliverit to the said broadstaris ... for Sanct Duthois sark, ... to the said brodstaris ... xviij hankis gold Ib. 368.
To the brodstaris to lyne the chessiblis vij elnis blak bukrame 1535 Ib. VI. 255.
Deliverit to Johne Young, brodstar [etc]
