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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CLERKESS, n. A female clerk.Sc. 1890 Scotsman (18 March) 1:
Clerkess—Lady (young) wishes situation: good education. Sc. 1917 Scotsman (1 Oct.) 9:
Chief clerk or clerkess required immediately for tramway and electricity offices. Sc. 1957 Buchan Observer (16 July):
In hearing a case in which a Glasgow firm is concerned, a witness was introduced as a “clerkess”. Sc. 1974 Scotsman (25 Nov.) 13:
Senior Wages Clerkess to control payroll of about 100 . . . Clerkess/Typist required for provision merchants' office.