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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-servand, Undir-servand, n. [e.m.E. vnder seruaunt (1548); Servand(e n.] One who is in service under a master or superior; a subordinate. — 1591 Edinb. B. Rec. V 43.
Upoun complaynt … aganis the present fermorers of the commoun mylnis … and thair under servands myllers in the maltmylne 1652 Peebles B. Rec. II 1.
James Haldine and his under servandis [to be im]prisonit till they pay the bygane penalties 1663 Household Bk. Archb. Sharp in Misc. Maitl. C. II 498.
To Mr. Williame Sharpe stewart in drink money … To the undir servand
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