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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1566-1617
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Nunce, n. [F. nonce, L. nuncius, nuntius (cf. Nuntius), e.m.E. nunce (1611).] A papal nuncio. 1566 Keith Hist. App. ii. 135.
Hir majestie can nocht be empeschit with ony besines concerning the nunce 1567 Q. Mary in Concilia Sc. I. clxxi.
That we maid nocht sic exact diligence in convoying hither of the nunce apostolic as the wecht of the mater cravit 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 17 b.
Luther … taking disdane that the Papis nunce and legat … præferrit the gray freirs 1582 Declar. Causis 8.
The concurrance of the Papis nunce and utheris … persequitoris of the Kirk 1596 Dalr. II. 420/26. 1609 Douglas Corr. 194.
Some speiches that past betuix the nunce and me concerning your majestie 1617 Mar & Kellie MSS. Suppl. 79.
The Pape's nunce
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