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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Serving-gentleman, Serveing-gentilman, n. [Serv(e v.1 Cf. also servand-gentilman (Servand(e n. 5 comb.).] ? A politer expression for Serving-man n. — 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv 680.
Ane serving gentleman send for him c1600 Pont Cunningham 185.
To Johne Birsbane his serveing gentilman of fie the said ȝeir threttie thrie pund vj s. viii d.
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