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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demestar, Deymstar, n. [Northern ME. demester, demister (c 1300). Cf. Demstar.] A deemster. — 1477–8 Reg. Episc. Glasg. 462.
The demestar Iohne Neilson … gaif for dome [etc.] 1539 Bk. Carlaverock II. 468.
Officiaris, clerkis, deymstaris, … to gar be sworn, and thaim to institute and create of new
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