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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Auchtsum, a. [ME. aȝtsum (14th c.): cf. twasum, s.v. Twa num. A 3, etc.] a. One of eight; having seven companions. b. Adapted for eight men. — c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 1225.
He wes bot auchtsum in his rout 1552–3 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 87.
Item, for ane auchtsum barro [at the quarry]
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