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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Carier, Caryer, n. Also: careir, carrier. [e.m.E. caryer, carier, f. Cary v. Cf. Caryar(e, Cariour.] A carrier. 1606–7 Misc. Spald. C. V. 81.
To ane wyif, careir of the poyndis tain up for aill and beir 1633 M. Works Acc. XXVIII. 9 b.
To the caryers … for carying of fyftie ane laides of lyme 1654 Lamont Diary 76.
The rest of the cariers left him by the way 1689 Brechin Test. VII. 211.
Ane plaitt rack or carier, ix s. 1690 Foulis Acc. Bk. 118.
To the Falkirk carier for bringing the kan with … honey