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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Antecestor, n. Also: antecestre, ant-, auntcestor. [See Antecessourn. and Ancester n.] An ancestor or progenitor. 1549 Compl. 186/6; Ib. 186/9.
The gudis … that his antecestres and forbearis hes left to them 1611-57 Mure I. 40/19.
In thy auntcestors' passiouns 1634 Buccleuch Mun. I. 266.
The corpes wer interrid amongst hes antcestors 1689 Acts XII. 64/1.
The saids Estates … assembled … doe … as thair antecestores in lyke caices have usewally done … declare [etc.]
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