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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Archedekin, -dekyne, n. [ME. archedeken (15th c.), earlier erchedeken. The later forms archediacon (1578), -deacon (1596) agree with e.m.E.] An archdeacon. — c1420 Wynt. viii. 1446.
The Stewartis Orygenalle The Archedekyne has tretyd hale In metyre fayre 1443 Reg. Episc. Brechin I. 97.
The foirsaid den and archedekin
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