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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1544-1556
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Portar, n.3 [MDu. and Du. poorter citizen, f. MDu., MFlem. port, poort burgh, city.] A burgess, citizen. — 1544 Old Dundee II 80.
And payit of all soums of money awing to me be James Rollok, portar in Camfeir 1556 Perth Guildry 302.
That he … coft … certane ȝowngȝeownis fra Dauid Scot portar of Camfeir
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