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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-janitor, n. [Janitor n.] An assistant or deputy janitor. — 1688 Five Letters from a Gentleman in Scotland 4 (25 Dec.).
The College mass was carried before them by the under janitor in his gown
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"Under-janitor n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 27 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/under_janitor>
