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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Browdister, n. Also: browdester, brouduster. [Cf. Brodinstar and Browdstar(e.] An embroiderer. 1542–3 Treas. Acc. VIII. 176.
Deliverit to the browdister … thre quarteris dimmegrame 1567 Prot. Bk. D. Gray 34.
Jhone Ȝong, browdister 1584–5 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 393.
Alexander Quhyte, browdester 1587 Ib. 502.
William Betoun, browdister 1636 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 354.
John Ritchie, brouduster
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