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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Under-captaine,) Under-capteyn, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. undre capitayn (1442); Captaine n.] A deputy or subordinate captain. — c1475 Wall. iv 396.
His sone … duelt in to the toune, Vndyr capteyn to Schyr Garraid Heroune
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