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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1495, 1557
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Ȝerledome, Ȝeyrldome, n. (Var. of Erldom(e n., an earldom.) — 1495 Contract (Mey P.) (Reg. H.) 13 June.
The landis of … Dryne within the ȝerledome of Ros 1557 Rec. Earld. Orkney 259.
Within the ile of Renaldsaye within the ȝeyrldome of Orknaye
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