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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DAYSMAN, n.
1. An umpire, arbitrator. Also in n.Eng. dial.wm.Sc. 1868 Laird of Logan 463:
Mr Belfrage, seeing his brother puzzled, became daysman.
2. A day-labourer.Sc. 1893 “L. Keith” 'Lisbeth II. vi.:
They spoke of other things, be sure, than of poor Elizabeth and her daysman's burden.
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