† scabine Obs.
Also -in.
[ad. med.L. scabīnus: see échevin. Cf. OF. scabin ‘a Iudge’ (Cotgr.) and schepen.]
= échevin.
| 1526 Sc. Acts Jas. V (1814) II. 305/1 Þe burrow masteris, scabynis and consale of the toun of mydleburgh in Zeland. 1617 Moryson Itin. iii. 282 Such are the Scabines and the Bailies. Scabines are so called of a German word Schaffen (that is to despatch). 1673 Ray Journ. Low C. 42 The Government is by a Scout or Praetor, four Burgomasters, nine Scabins, and 36 Counsellors or Senators. 1678 Phillips (ed. 4), Scabine..a Judge, Senator, or Alderman. |