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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†JAVELOR, n. A jailor.Dmf. 1711 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc. (1920–1) 132:
To Robert Newal, Javelor, for meat and drink to the Executioner M'Duff, 34 days in prison . . . £3 8s.