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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1560, 1620
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Gildschippe, Gyldschipp, n. Also: gildship. [Gild n.1] = Gildry 1. — 1560 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 115.
To David Somer … for his laboris … the dewte of ane burgess and gildschippe 1560 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 97.
Sic nychtbouris … as is knawyn, … nocht of puissance to pay thair haill burges or gyldschipps in hand 1620 Ib. VI. 205.
To ... report anent the hichting of the burgeshipis and gildshipis
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