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Quotation dates: 1674
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Staffmanshipe, n. [Staf(f)man n.] The function of staffman or constable. — 1674 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. MS 23 Nov.
They discharge Androw Fleming fra the exerceise of the staffmanshipe within this burghe
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