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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Presentour, n. [AF presentour, F. présenteur. Cf. e.m.E. presentour (1532–3), -or (1592), also Presenter n.] One with the right to present (a person) to a benefice. — 14.. Reg. Maj. c. 46.
Gif he [a bondsman] be ordanit nocht witand his lord na his ordinatour na ȝit his presentour [Skene him quha presents him] … he that [etc.]
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