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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Jentil-,) Jentylman, Jentleman, varr. of Gentil man n. — 1587 Rait & Cameron King James' Secret 137.
Wylyeme Kethe hes omittyt no thing that oneye jentylmane in his rowme could parforme 1672 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 115.
The jentlemen of the shyre
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