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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chamber maill, n. = Chalmer maill. — 1661 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 465.
Iohne Bell, commissioner … for his chamber maill in Edinburgh at eightine shilling per night 1661 Stirling Comm. Good MS. 7 b.
To the prov[ost] … ffor his chamber mail the tym of the parliament 1682 Decis. Lords F. 14.
That his servant should not deliver it up, until the term of pay ment of his chamber mail
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