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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eftercum(m)ar, -cum(m)er, n. Also: eftir-. [ME. aftercomer (Wyclif).] A successor.(a) 1456 Hay I. 46/17.
That knycht and all his eftercummaris of him 1469 Ayr Fr. Preach. Chart. 52.
The part [of the deed] remanand to the said Alane and his efter cumaris 1560 Douglas Chart. 250.
We … oblisis ws, oure airis and eftircumaris, that we [etc.] 1568 Maxwell Mem. II. 137.
Ȝow and ȝour eftircumarris(b) 1509 Rec. Earld. Orkney 83.
The said Jhone Irwyng, … his eris and eftercumeris 1562-3 Winȝet II. 21/2.
Leuand … an excellent forme and exemple to thair eftercummeris 1587 Edinb. Test. XVII. 250.
I beseik him to be kind … to my wyf and my efter cummeris in my steiding 1596 Dalr. I. 75/16.
Thay proponed, thair to plant a … duelling place, to thame selfes and thair eftircumers