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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sewer, -ar, Schewer, n. [ME and e.m.E. sower (Piers Plowman), sewer (c1475); Sew v.] One whose occupation is sewing. — a1500 Bk. Chess 1439.
Be the scheris sall ye wnderstand And be this knyf … All craft as woll ledder and weile mo Schaparis sewaris and best slaaris also 1513 Mylne Master Masons 25.
For horse-skins, calf-skins, and others, and for the wage of the sewers thereof, making harnes and nopps, and mending the same 1578 Treas. Acc. XIII 207.
Be the kingis majesteis precept to his servitour Michaell Elphingstoun, sewar a1600 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 38b.
For oupe careing of our sallis and to the sall seuer 1603 Moysie 46.
William Elphingstoun maister schewer