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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1582
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Customer, n. [Late ME. (1486). Common in Sc. after 1600.] = Custumer. — 1562–3 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 167.
Allexander Weir, skynner, burges be richt of his father, Johnne Weir, customer 1582 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 147.
We … hes … payitt to ȝoure Grace customeris the iust and dew paymentt of oure gudes
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