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Superattendent, n. (Var. of, or erron. for, Superintendent n.) — 1562 Peebles B. Rec. I 278.
Johne Dikesone admittit redare … be Johne Willock superattendent in Glasgw 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 63.
Johne Knox desyrit the lordis to subscrive ane buik quhairinto was contenit that thair sould be in this realme tuelf superattendentis 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 64.
Vpoun the nynt day of Merche 1560 Mr. Johne Spottiswod persone of Calder wes chosin … superattendent betuix Striueling and Dunbair
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