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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1622-1651
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Chapterlie, -tourlie, a. [f. Chapter n.2] Having, or belonging to, an ecclesiastical chapter. — 1622-6 Bisset I. 91/35.
The said sowme … to be payed … of thair chaptourlie kirkis and conventtis 1622-6 Ib. 99/30.
In ȝour chaptourlie conventionis a1651 Calderwood IV. 274.
Is the Holie Ghost gone from the rest, and tyed to the places or persons of a few chapterlie men?
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