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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Subfermarer, n. [Fermorar(e n. 2 b.] One who holds land, etc., from a tenant; a subtenant. — 1573 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 7 April.
Thomas Spotiswood subfermarer of the vicarage of the paroche kirk of Hadingtoun
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