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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1582
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Prevandrie, Prevendarie, n. (Cf. e.m.E. (north.) prouandry (Cath. Angl.) a prebend, Prebendry n.1, and Prebendary n.) — 1582 Glasgow B. Rec. I 96.
Michaell Wilsoun … haveand be gift of the proueist and baillies … the preuandrie of Sanct Christopher for the space of sewin yeiris … hes resignit … his title thairof in the said baillies handis as patrons of the said preuendarie
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