A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Pikeman, n. [Pik(e n., here = Pik n.2 1 (cf. mod. Eng. pike in this sense (1756)).] A miller's assistant. = Pikkeman n., Pikman n.2 a. — 1551 Dundee B. Ct. II. fol. 118 (24 Nov.).
Pikeman of the said myln 1576 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 242.
Pikeman of the miln of Auchnagat and uptaker of the multur and knaifschipe of the tounes and lands of the miltoun of Auchnagat 15.. Aberd. B. Rec. (Jam.).
Pikeman of the townis millis
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