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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1563-1581, 1649
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Administrat(e, v. Also: admenistrat. [f. p.p. of L. administrāre: see Administrat(e,p.p. In Eng. use in 18–19th c.]
1. intr. To rule or govern. —1567 Acts III. 13/2 (he is not of habilitie to administrate).
2. tr. To administer. —1563 Acts II. 535/1 (administrat the sacramentis). 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 37 b (admenistratit his sacrament). 1649 Aberd. B. Rec. 94 (did administrat justice).
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