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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1610
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Place-haldar, -er, -holder, n. [Haldar n., f. Hald v. 5 a.] a. A deputy or lieutenant. = Place-haldandn. b. One who holds or occupies a ‘place’ or office (Place n. 13). —a. 1566 Reg. Privy C. I. 451.
The comptrollar, his deputtis and place haldaris quhatsumevir 1600 Grant Chart. 197.
The said John Grant obleissis him, his airis, successouris and placehaldaris, to assist [etc.] c1610 Melville Mem. (1683) 188.
The prince, who is God's place-holder —b. 1558-66 Knox II. 90.
Sick enormiteis as manifestlie are … committit be the place-halderis of the ministerie and utheris of the clergy
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