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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presentit, -ttitt, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. presented attrib. (1592, Shakesp.), absol. (1631).] a. attrib. Gifted, donated. b. absol. A person nominated as a candidate for a particular appointment. —a. 1597 Household Bks. Jas. VI 7 March.
Four presentit caponis fra my Lord Gray 1598 Ib. 25 May.
For baikin meitt off presenttitt beif [etc.] —b. 1670 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 263.
Who … sould testifie the presentit, ane or mae, to be worthie and sufficientlie learnit … for such ane place [sc. Head Teacher]
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