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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Se-farman,) Seyfarman, n. [Se-fare n.; cf. seyferand men Se-farand ppl. adj. c.] A seaman, sailor. — 1590 Crail B. Ct. MS 22 Sept.
Alexander Fermour Jhon Symsoun [etc.] … seyfarmen burgesis off the burght off Craill
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