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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1591, 1650
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Cannoneir, n. Also: canoneir. [e.m.E. canoneer (1562), -ier, F. canonnier.] A gunner. 1591 Exchequer Rolls XXII. 156.
Michael Gardiner, canoneir c1650 Spalding II. 357.
Walter Richerdsone, his canoneir, lap the wallis of Kelly and stall away 1650 Stirling B. Rec. II. 302.
To one of the canoneirs to buy nailles & stiffen
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