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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monarch, Monark(e, n.1 Also: monarche. [ME. monarcha (c 1450), e.m.E. monarch(e (1538), -ar(c)k (c 1586), L. monarcha, F. monarque (14th c. in Hatz.Darm.).] The sole and absolute ruler of a state. a1500 Henr. III. 170/12 (Ch. & M.).
The tyme that Octauiane, the monarch, coud hald, Our all was pes
a1538 Abell 8 a.
Monarche fyrst of Babilon wes Nabugodonosor
Ib. 9 a.
Monark
1549 Compl. 107/6.
Onpossibil that Scottis men and Inglis men can remane in concord vndir ane monarche or ane prince
1585 James VI Ess. 9. 1598 Misc. Hist. Soc. I. 42.
The wisdome of the most mightie Christian monarke [James VI] is traiterously tented [etc.]
1606 Acts IV. 285/1.
The … vniting of … both the kingdomes in the royall persone of his … maiestie, indoubtit and richteous monarche of the samyn
1622-6 Bisset I. 11/29.

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