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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Devider,) Devyder, n. Also: devyider, devydear. [e.m.E. devider (1526).] One appointed to divide land, etc. — 1550 Glasgow Prot. Bks. I. 18.
Devyideris chosin be the baillies … of the land and tenement perteneing to wmquhill Iohne Knox Ib.
We, the said devyderis [etc.] 1553 Ib. 58.
The lynearis and devydearis … hes devydit the tenement of wmquhill William Wodrofe
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