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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Privie-counsailhous, n. (The intended analysis is appar. Privé Counsail + Hous rather than Privé adj. with Counsal(l)hous, Counsel(l)-hous: the building or part of one in which the Privy Council met.) — 1593 Acts IV 22/1.
Within the kingis privie counsailhous the tyme of the counsaill sitting thair
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