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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Compresbyter, n. [e.m.E. (1597–1606) and L.] A fellow minister. — a1650 Row 255.
A letter … to Mr George Grame, a compresbyter, minister at Scoone 1646 S. Leith Rec. 67.
Our pyous designe, whereon ane compresbyter is so nearly concerned 1717 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 405.
His son, who is compresbiter with me
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