Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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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.
