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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1619-1627
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Siff-maker, Seiffmaker, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. syfmaker (15th c.), seve makere (Prompt. Parv.), syvemaker (1572); Sif(f n. and Makar n. 1.] A maker of sieves, a sievewright. = Siff-wricht n. — 1619 Perth Kirk S. MS 9 Aug.
They apprehendit Johne Ȝoung siff maker 1627 Linlithgow B. Rec. 22 July.
Seiffmaker
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