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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chawmer-, Chaumerlanry, n. Also: -lanrye, -lanery, -lantry. [Variant of Chamerlanry.] The office of chamberlain. 1460 Reg. Episc. Brechin I. 189.
To execut myne office of chawmerlanry efter the power gewyne to me tharupon 1464 Ib. II. 107.
The officis of bailliery and chaumerlantry 1485 Exch. R. IX. 313.
James of Douglas … has had and exersit the office of chaumerlanery of oure lordschip of Murray 1498 Reg. Privy S. I. 27/2.
In all thingis concernyng the officis of balȝery of Cunyngham and chawmerlanry of Irwin 1507 Reg. Privy S. I. 207/1.
With full power of chaumerlanery, balyery, and captanery … and to mak deputis and officiaris 1527 Red Bk. Menteith II. 377.
We committ vnto him … oure full power of chavmerlanrye within oure said lordschip