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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abbates, Abbotesse, n. [e.m.E. abbatesse, -isse, L. abbātissa.] An abbess. — 1588 King in Cath. Tract. 177.
S. Aldegunde virgin and abbotesse 1596 Dalr. II. 441/8.
Quhilk abbacie is in Rhemes, quhair her sister was Ladie or Abbates than
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