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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scoutman,) n. Also: scoute-, skoute-. [MDu. schuteman; Scout n.1] One of the crew of a ‘scout’, Scout n.1 — 1613 Conv. Burghs II 398.
Thair sall be payit for ilk skoute to be biggit according to the contract, to the twa scoutemen that sall serue in thame for ilk veyage four schillings gritt … and incaice the said skoutemen gett no fraucht [etc.]
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