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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Magister, n. [L.] = Maister n. in various senses (incl. 16 a, 17 b, 21 a). — 1459 Liber Aberbr. iii.
The signet of … magister Thomas Dekysoun a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 368.
Dochter, & ever thow marie any, mary ane long hained magister 1632 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 14.
Maisteris John Hammiltoun and James Alderstoun, magisteris of the grammer schole 1661 Ray Remains 203.]
[(In Glasgow are) about 40 students of the first year, which they call obedients … and the fourth, whom they call laureat or magisters