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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gardnarschip, n. [Gardenar(e n.] The office of gardener. —1538 Acta Conc. & Sess. (MS.) XI. 83.
[Fee to the gardener at Linlithgow Palace] for his gardnarschip 1542 Reg. Privy S. II. 744/2.
The gift of the gardnarship of our soveranelordis ȝardis, orchartis and stankis of Falkland