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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1488-1538, 1591-1592
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Ormond(e, Ormont, Ormund. The designation of one of the Scottish pursuivants. (James, second son of King James III, was created Marquis of Ormonde, 1476, Duke of Ross 20th Jan. 1487–8.) — 1488 Treasurer's Accounts I. 91.
To Ormonde, to pass with letteres to the Erle of Angus 1491–2 Exchequer Rolls X. 339.
Ormond signifero 1496–7 Acts Lords of Council II. 67.
He has maisterfully deforsit Ormond pursewant, officiar and schireff of the Kingis in that part 1501 Treasurer's Accounts II. 123.
Ormund pursewand 1523–4 Acta Conc. Publ. Aff. 194. 1538 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 432.
Deliverit to Ormond herald, for his expens passing with the Kingis lettres to the eist marchis 1591–2 Exchequer Rolls XXII. 196.
To Carrik, Kintyre, Bute, Ormont, Unicorn, and Dingwel pursivantis, every ane takand yeirlie £10
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