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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bedlare, a. and n. Also: bedlayar, -lyar; bedler; beiddellar. [ME. bedlawyr (c 1440), -lawere, -laure, also bedlawerman (1419).] = Bedrall a. and n.1 1474 Acta Aud. 36/2.
Johne of Kers wes seke & bedlare the tym of the alienatioun of the said land 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 233.
To the beidmen … for thair annuell, xx li.; Item, to the beiddellars, x li. 1585 Reg. Soltre 80.
Donatioun of beidmenschippis, bedlyaris and vtheris officis 1612 Ib. 247.
Pure beidmen and bedlayaris 1631 Lithgow 107.
At night see how they flock, Lyke buriall-busked bedlers
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