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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Depesching, vbl. n. [f. Depesch(e,v.] Dispatching. — 1533 Treas. Acc. VI. 133.
Writtingis to be subscrivit be the King for the ambassatouris depesching 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 198.
Anent the depescheing of James erle of Mortoun, quha wes in purpois to pas in Ingland for treiting of the samyne
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