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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mawmar, -er, n. [? Cf. Du. mamiering scupper-hose.] The discharge pipe of a ship's pump. Also attrib. with ledder (leather). — 1497 Treas. Acc. I. 379.
For ane mawmar to the pomp of Lord Kennydyis schip xij d. 1512 Ib. IV. 456.
To the plummair for vi mawmeris to the litill berk … contenand iij stane of maid werk 1513 Ib. 484.
iij dusan of mawmaris to the greit schip James and Margret … iij li. —attrib. 1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 455.
For mawmer ledderis for the greit schip, xiiij s. Ib. 458.
For mawmaris leddaris vj s. Item for pumpt leddaris … xij d.