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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1597-1628
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Bloker, Blocker, n. Also: blokker, bloccer. [f. Blok v.] A bargainer, trader, broker. 1597 Skene Verb. S.
Broccarii, … signifies blockers, brockers, mediatours, … in onie transaction, paction or contract 1598 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 238.
That he sall be na byar nor blokker of victualles, vivers, tymber or merchandise in greitt 1603 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 25.
Thow neuer beand ane bloker, ane byar nor haveing no sheip of thy awin 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii. 69 b.
Regraters, sutours, kemesters, bloccers 1628 Reg. Privy C. Ser. 2, II. 438.
The penall statuts … aganis the buyers and blockers of victuall and sellers out thairof … contrare to the law
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