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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BLUE-BANDER, n. “Retainer of James VI. of Scotland” (Slg.3 1935). Hist.Sc. 1822 Scott F. Nigel v.:
How we were fain to send sax of the Blue-banders to harry the Lady of Loganhouse's dow-cote and poultry-yard.

[The period referred to would be towards the end of the 16th cent.]

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