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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pachter, n. (MDu. pachter a collector of customs duties. Cf. Pacht,n.) — 1676 Conv. Burghs III. 702.
For the avoyding fraud and deceitt … those of the Scotts nation shall take a billott from the pachters [ed. pathters]
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