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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cannoneir, n. Also: canoneir. [e.m.E. canoneer (1562), -ier, F. canonnier.] A gunner. 1591 Exch. 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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