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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Grete,) Greit-uncle, n. [ME. grete uncle (1438).] A great-uncle. — 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 27.
The bischope of sanct Androis, James Betoun … , greit vncle to Sir James [Hamilton's] wyff