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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cristian(e, n. and a., variant of Christian(e.(1) 1533 Boece ix. xiii. 321.
He said, I de … inemy to Cristianis 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 36.
Personis that … ar recommendit speciallie to all Cristianis be God(2) a1570-86 Steel Maitl. F. xli. 8.
Quhy he causit to be spilt Fell Cristiane blude 1561 Reg. Privy C. I. 195.
Merchandis … of Nantes, subjectis to the maist Cristiane King
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