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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Archidenry, n. Also: archidenrie, -deynry. [Cf. Archidene,n. and Archedenry.] Archdeaconship. 1481 Peebles B. Rec. 189.
Qwhyll the werray possesour of the archideynry be peissabyll in his possession 1496 Acta Conc. II. 33.
Officiale … within the archidenry of Louthiane 1510–1 Reg. Privy S. I. 335/2.
The rentis … ar to litill … to susten the honour and expens of the said archidenry 1540 Ib. II. 531/1.
Throw being of the said Schir Johnne … at the horne for … purchessing of the archidenrie of Murray 1587 Acts III. 448/1.
Ane supplicatioun concerning the archidenrie of Ȝetland
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