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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sutler, Sudlair, n. [e.m.E. sutler (1590), early mod. Du. soeteler (MLG sut(t)eler, sudeler) small vendor, petty tradesman, victualler, etc., f. Du. soetelen to follow a mean or low occupation (all from OED).] A sutler, an army victualler. — 1581 Treas. Acc. MS 81 (2).
His maiesties sudlair a1686 Turner Mem. 179.
I askd Wallace how it came to passe, that neither wine, … nor strong waters, were brought from Edenburgh by his sutlers 1689 Siege Castle Edinb. 35.
Oliver St. Clair sutler, tuo drummers, and betwixt sixty and seavinty private centinells left the garrison