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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nethermaist, -most, a. [North. ME. neþermast (Cursor M.), midl. nethur-most (c 1400), also nethern- (c 1468), e.m.E. nether-, neathermost. Cf. Neddermest.] Lowest, undermost. Also absol. — 1561–3 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 383.
To be lokattis to the nethermaist south windois of the leuch tolbuith 1663 Melrose Reg. Rec. II. 72.
Nethermost 1669 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 255.
With his Majesties armes in the uppermost, and this burghes armes in the nethermost
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