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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lutenand-,) Luttenent-, Luetenant-colonel(l, n. [Cf. Lieutennand-collonell, Levetennent-, Lufetenant-colonell.] A lieutenant-colonel. — 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 3 Oct.
Luttenent Colonell … sergeant major … the minister … hanschient Hume dynit 1697 Annandale Corr. 133.
Luetenant Colonel Forbes
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