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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lufetenand-,) Lov(e)tennant-, Lovetennent-col(l)onell, n. [Cf. Lufetenand-cornall,n., and Levetennent-, Lieutennand-, Lutenand-colonel(l.] A lieutenant-colonel. — 1653 Stirling B. Rec. I. 210.
Louetennent colonell Totterer 1653 Lamont Diary 56.
Two louetennant collonells 1686 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 38.
James Johnstoune, souldier in Lovtenant Collonell Windrame his company
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