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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Ledis-,) Leidisman, n. [e.m.E. ledes-man (c 1510) a guide, leadsman (1598), early ME. lædesman (Layamon, c 1225).] A pilot. = Ladisman, Lodisman. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 618.
Gif ony leidisman undertakis the leiding and convoy of ane ship to ony steid [etc.] Ib. (margin).
Pane of ane ignorant pylot or leidisman of a ship
