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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirk-patronat(e. [Patronat(e a.] A church subject to presentation by a patron. — 1681 Stair Inst. ii. viii. § 27 (1693) 431.
All kirks were either patrimonial, or patronate Ib. § 28 (1693) 432.
Kirks patronat required for the entry of ministers a presentation of the patron 1691 Farther Vindic. 33.
[Before the Act concerning patronages, 1690 (Acts IX. 196/2),] the call of ministers to this Church was by presentation from patrons in kirks patronate
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