† scabinen.
Obsolete.
= echevin n.
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society > authority > office > holder of office > magistrate > municipal magistrate > [noun] > European magistrates
schepen1480
scabine1526
consul1583
capitoul1607
echevin1670
1526 Sc. Acts Jas. V (1814) II. 305/1 Þe burrow masteris, scabynis and consale of the toun of mydleburgh in Zeland.
1617 F. Moryson Itinerary iii. 282 Such are the Scabines and the Bailies. Scabines are so called of a German word Schaffen (that is to despatch).
1673 J. Ray Observ. Journey Low-countries 42 The Government is by a Scout or Praetor, four Burgomasters, nine Scabins, and 36 Counsellors or Senators.
1678 E. Phillips New World of Words (new ed.) Scabine..a Judge, Senator, or Alderman.
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