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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1517-1614
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Can(n)oner, n. [f. cannon Cannoun n. Cf. Cannoneirn.] A cannoneer. 1517 Acts Lords of Council MS. XXIX. 174.
That Robert Borthuik and sex canoneris sall … remane in the said castell for the defens tharof 1543 Treasurer's Accounts VIII. 241.
Peris, gunnar, cannoner 1584 Edinburgh Testaments XIII. 190 b.
Michaell Gardener, maister cannoner to the Kingis Maiestie 1614 Criminal Trials III. 287.
I commandit the cannoners to shute at the Castell
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