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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1609
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Functioun, n. [e.m.E. funccion (1533), -tion (1541). L. functio.] A function or office. — 1581 Bk. Univ. Kirk II. 496.
The eldarschip is ane functioun spirituall, as is the ministre 1587 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 241.
To vse the functioun of ane minister or notar 1609 Acts IV. 435/2.
That sa everie ane … may be knawin … in thair place, calling, and functioun
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