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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Elegabill, a. [e.m.E. elygyble (1561), eligible (1603).] Eligible. — 1584 St. A. Kirk S. 542.
The sessioun findis the personis nominated elegabill, and thairfor ordanis the election to pas fordirwart
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