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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1658-1669
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Lod-,Loadman, n.2 [Lod(e n.: cf. Lade-man n.] A packman, carrier (? by pack-horse). —1658 Edinb. B. Rec. IX. 90.
Anent the repairatioun of the horsmen or loadmens houssis in the Watter of Leith 1666 Greyfriars Interments 515.
Henry Pergillis, lodman 1669 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. III. 7.
[Hendry Wilson] loadman in Fogo milne
