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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Codderar, n. = Codrach. — 1539 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 165.
That the balȝes … cerse, vesy, and se all maner of codderaris, vagaboundis, and puyr boddeis, quhilkis ar nocht natiue of this toune borne Ib.
That no induellar within the toun … tak on hand to hous ne harbre na maner of strangear, vagabound, na codderar, without licence
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