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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Embassat, -ait, n. [e.m.E. embasset (1529).] = Ambassat. — 1502–3 Treas. Acc. II. 363.
To the Lord Dakir that com in embassat Ib. 373.
To the Inglis clerk that com in embassait with the Lord Dacre 1508 Dunb. vii. h.
At the said lordis cumyng to Edinburgh … send in ane ryght excellent embassat fra the said maist crystin king
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