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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Admiralite, -itie, n. [f. Admirall. Cf. ME. amiralté, later admiralty.] Admiralship. 1497 Aberd. B. Rec. 65.
Our said admirall … requiris admiralite of our said schip 1544 Acts II. 449/2.
Sua that he may brouke his heretage of admiralite 1622-6 Bisset II. 216/5; etc.
All actis and statutes pertening to the office of admiralitie 1633 Acts V. 47/2.
The offices of admiralitie and chalmerlanrie … of Scotland 1654 Aberd. B. Rec. 142.
Courts of justiciarie, … heretabill schireffschip, heretabill admeralitie
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