Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1702-1744
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†COMMISSAR, n. Sc. law: a Commissary, q.v.Hdg. 1702 Records Sc. Cloth Manuf. (S.H.S. 1905) 317:
The proces . . . was delivered to him att the Manadgers instance against several debitors before the Commissars.Lnk. 1708 Minutes J.P.s Lnk. (S.H.S. 1931) 32:
William Wilkie of Provansyde, Commissar of Lanark.Ayr. 1744 Ayr Presb. Reg. MS. (7 March):
The Commissar was of opinion it was sufficient to free him from the action.
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