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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kingist, n. [After Papist.] An adherent of the King. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 59/23.
Bot as to the terme Papist, … quha seis nocht … that gif kingis ande quenes buir nocht a suord … bot thai wald mok ws on lyke manere and call ws Kingistis and Queneistis … for our humil … obœdience vnto our lauchful souerane?
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