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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1645-1692
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Burgar, Burger, n. Also: burgour. [e.m.E. burger (1568), burgher, Du. burger.] A burgess. 1645 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 45.
As becomes civill citiezens and burgars 1669 Ib. 254.
Seing he was ane burgour whose menes … wes decayit 1692 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs IV. 631.
The principle traders … have made themselves burgers … and bear ane equall burthen with the rest of the burgars
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