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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Marchand-,) Merchand-, Merchant-geir, -ger(e, n. Merchandise. = Marchand-gude a, -ware b. — ? 1549 Corr. M. Lorraine 302.
Ane schip of merchand ger c1578 Reid Swire 103.
Merchant geir 1602 Crim. Trials III. 385.
Williame Ȝoung and James Blak, cadgearis, … dryvand sevin paks of merchand-geir 1606 Dundonald Par. Rec. 104.
Merchant geir 1640 Banff Ann. I. 84.
Ane bark … perischit in the raid of Banff wherin was meikill merchand geir
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