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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCREEVENER, n. Sc. form of Eng. scrivener, a notary. See P.L.D. § 45.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xlvii.:
The buzness o' a screevener, or lawvyer, vreetin' oot papers.
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