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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mairdome, n. Also: merdoome. The office or jurisdiction of a mair. — 1566 (1581) Reg. Great S. 46/2. 1635 Ib. 151/1.
Terras de Assent … lie mairdome et Farrindonald, vic. Invernes c 1600 Dunbar Moray Doc. 175.
An instrument of resignation of the office of merdoome be Robert Campbell, principall mair Ib. 177.
Decreit … for dewties of the mairdome 1635 Stirling's Royal Lett. II. 849.
Ane heretable office called the mairdome of Rosse 1636 Rep. Maxwell-Stuart Mun. 24.