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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Metropolus, n. [e.m.E. metropolis (1542), L.] The ecclesiastical metropolis, the seat or see of the metropolitan bishop of a province or country. — 1535 Stewart 33034.
The bischopis sait … Fra Abirnethie translatit hes he … To Sanct Androis … Metropolus of all Scotland to be
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