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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sclatary,) Sklaittarie, n. [Sclatar n. See also Sclaitlie n.] The craft, or skills, of a slater.The office of sklaittarie, ? the duty of supervising repairs to the slate roof (of the Abbey). — 1555–83 Reg. Dunferm. 476.
Alexr Colvillis gift of pensioun for the office of sklaittarie of the Abbay of Dumfermling
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"Sclatary n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/sclatary>
