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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Charterour, n. Also: chartarer, charturar. [f. AF. chartrous: see Charterhouse n.1] A Carthusian monk.c1450-2 Howlat 185.
Heronnis contemplatif, clene charterouris, With toppit hudis on hed 1528 Lynd. Dreme 179.
Regulare channonis, churle monkis, & chartarers 1531 Bell. Boece II. 506.
At this time was foundit the abbay of Charturaris monkis beside Perth 1533 Boece xvii. v. 631 b.
How Paul Craw was birnt & the charturaris of Perth foundit
