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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Under-stewart,) Wnderstewart, n. [e.m.E. understeward (1472-3); Stewart n.] An assistant or deputy steward. — 1624 Linlithgow B. Rec. 8 Oct.
Robert Forrest wnderstewart to my Lord of Linlithgow … maid burgess of this burgh 1650 Buccleuch Mun. II 359.
They war suspecting the wnder stewart and her, bot could not get it prowen
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