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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1633
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(Out-,) Owtsetter. (Cf. Onsetter n., Upsetter n.) — 1633 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II. 368.
Item for aught owtsetteres to the mouthes of the cannones at xl d. the peice 1633 Ib. 372.
To Androw Blakie for turning fourtein buttes and owtsetteres for spounges for demicolueringis and sakeris at iiii s. the peice 1633 Ib.
To Androw Blakie for ane owtsetter and twa spoung buttes to the gross colverin
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