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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Servand-ship,) Serwandschippe, n. [e.m.E. seruauntship (1579), seruantship (1583).] The office or position of being a servant, specif. of the gild. (Cf. gild seruand (Servand(e n. 4 b (2).) — 1560 Edinb. Old Acc. II 116.
To bellmen for keiping of the kirk, iij li. … to him for deichtine of the gutters, xxx s. … to him for the gild serwandschippe, xxx s.
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