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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gates-,) Gaitisman, n. [Gate n.] One who makes driftways in a coal-mine. — 1641 Acts V. (1814) 509/1.
Gaitismen quho workis the wayes & passages in the foirsaidds hewghis, ar als necessar to the awneris … as the coilhewaris
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