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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1529-1530
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Vice-wardan, n. [e.m.E. vice-warden (1536); Vice- prefix and Wardan(e n. 2.] One appointed to act in the place of a wardan, = wardan depute (Wardan(e n. 2 b (3)). — 1529–30 Acta Conc. Publ. Aff. 322.
The lard of Farnyhirst, ane of the vice wardanis of the middill marchis of Scotland
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