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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1528, 1584
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Lukemas, Luikmes, n. = Lukismes n. — 1528 Argyll Casualty Bk. in Hist. Clan Gregor I. 86.
The thrid part of the said soume at the fair of Lukemas … and the tother third part at the nixt Patrikmas 1584 Exch. Responde Bks. (1573–87) 196 b (Reg. H.).
[To make payment] to Wm Fairbarne coilman to the Kingis grace at the feist of luikmes nixtocum of the soume of [£100]
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