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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1602
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Erexster, Earaxter, n. [ON. rekstr driving.] The collecting and driving in of cattle or sheep. — 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 26.
The tennentis … to mak ane earaxter of thair haill guidis within the space of ten dayis 1602 Ib. 65.
The making of ane erexster for thair gudis eist & wost within x dayis
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