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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chalmerlan(e air, n. Later form (cf. Chalmerlane n.) of Chawmerlane air. 1470 Prestwick B. Rec. 17.
The balȝeis ȝerli sall hafe na fee … allowit thaim, out takand the tyme of the justice air and chalmerlane air 1503 Lanark B. Rec. 13.
For twa instruments quhen the lard of Cauder com to hald chalmerlan air 1587 Misc. Bann. C. I. 115.
The Duke passit to Dalkeith, to prepare for his Chalmerlayne ayre in Edinburgh 1589 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 190.
Personis … that ar convict in the … chalmerlane airis or courtis 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 147 b.
The precept of the chalmer lane air Ib. 149 b.
The forme of the halding of the chalmerlan air