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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1538
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Scurrour, Skurriour, n. [Scurr n. and -(i)our.] In Abell, rendering L. scurra: A buffoon or jester. — 1513 Doug. viii Prol. 68 (1553: see Scurryvage n.).
Skurriouris a1538 Abell 64a.
[Laws of King Kenneth] Ferdlie at men fugitife bardis ydil men scurrouris sornouris and siclik suld be scurgit
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