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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: <1375, 1375, 1502, 1613-1665
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Glaswricht, -wrycht, n. Also: glasse-, glase-, glaisse- and -wreicht, -wright. [ME. (once) glasse wryte (c 1440).] = Glassinwricht. 1371 Antiq. Aberd. & B. II. 199.
Thoma Glaswrycht, Johanne Aurifabro, laycis 1502 Treasurer's Accounts II. 346.
To the glaswricht … in drinksiluer 1613 Elgin Rec. II. 137.
The Session comptit with William Mortimer, glas wricht, for upholding of the kirk windows 1647 Douglas Chart. (Reg. H.) 25 Sept.
Comprehending the masounis and wrightis commounlie is callet sclaitteris, cowperis, glaissewrichtis [etc.] 1652 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 244.
The magistratis to provyde glase wreichtis for the weill of the towne 1665 Grant Chart. 351.
To the glasse wright
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