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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scaccar, Scacker. [Varr. of Chekker n., after med. L. scaccaria (c1250 in Latham).] = Chekker n. 2, the annual audit of the royal revenues. — 1550 Treas. Acc. IX 461.
To the saidis foure violaris for thair service maid at the last scacker Ib. 465.
For the satisfying his [sc. the Sheriff of Moray's] comptis aucht to oure soverane ladeis scaccar
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