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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Precertyve, n. (? some nonce (quasi-L.) formation; ? erron.) — 1590 Lanark B. Rec. 99.
William Wilkin produssit ane letter of exsemptioun gevin to him be the kingis grace nocht to beir na publict offece within this brught, … That … thair suld be na precertyve grantet … for ony exsemptioun in bruiking of offece anis chossin and ellectet
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