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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caster, n. [Cast v. 13. Cf. Castar.] A digger. 1629 M. Works Acc. XXIV. 18.
For … gluiffis to the tuo casteris and thair hailler and … to ilkane of the … maissones 1679 Peebles B. Rec. II. 96.
The thesaurer to caus the taskers, devot casters, or the lyk, to goe to the lyme with thair horse 1682 Elgin Rec. I. 329.
The Counsell admitts Thomas Young … to officiat as ane of the casters of the grawes for the dead