Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DRUMSTER, n. A drummer. Found in Eng. 16th and 17th cent.Abd. 1845 W. Thom Rhymes 152:
A carlie cam' to our toun, An' bade our drumster rair an' soun'.