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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pewterar, n. Also: pewterr-, peuter-; pewitrar. e.m.E. and late ME. peuterer (1402), pewtrere (Prompt. Parv.), pewterer (1503), also ME. peautrer (1348), AF. peautrer, OF. peautrier (1300 in Godef.), peaultrier. Cf. Pewderar, Pewtherar.] A pewterer. = Pewderar n. —(a) 1509 Rentale Dunkeld. 211.
Lie pewterrar 1619 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 169.
We have had no pewterar in this burgh thir many yeris bygane 1649 Dumfries Kirk S. 15 March.
Peuterer 1658 Elgin Rec. I. 305.
As pewterars brasiers tinckers or vthers workers of mattell 1661 Greyfriars Interments 331. 1693 Brechin Test. VIII. 74 b. —(b) 1588–90 Glasgow Chart. II. 625.
Alexander Scott, pewitrar