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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Arsbischop, n. Also: arsbescep, arstbyssep. [Northern ME. ars-, arzbischop (14–15th c.), also ers-, erzbischop, OE. arce-, ærce-, ercebiscop.] An archbishop. 1456 Hay I. 290/2.
The arsbischop of Millan 1499 Dunferm. B. Rec. 101.
Tomas Bowchane … presende ane later of the arsbescepis of Sanct Androus 1553 Corr. M. Lorraine 367.
My broder the arstbyssep
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