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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1580-1674
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Dagmaker, n. [f. Dag n. Also e.m.E. (1587).] A maker of dags or pistols. 1580 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 345.
The quhilk day William Fendar dagmaker is maid burges 1599 Criminal Trials II. i. 78.
Thomas Huchesoune, swordslipper, Peter Spens, dag-maker 1622 Falkirk Par. Rec. I. 31.
Cristiane Watsoune, spouse to James Packak, dagmaker, in Falkirk 1642 Edinburgh Testaments LX. 137 b.
Mungo Mosmane dagmaker, … and presente deacone of the hammermen 1674 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. IV. 152.
Alexander Logan, dagmaker
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