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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marcher, n. [f. March v.1] One who determines the boundaries between holdings. = Linar n. — 1635 Rutherglen B. Ct. II. 6 Oct.
Lyneris & marcheris of landis 1686 Hawick Arch. Soc. (1938) 32.
[They] wer solemly sworne and admitt marchers of the toune betwixt neighbour and neighbour annent the marching of ther yards and gavell
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