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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1523-1537, 1622-1626
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Cistercien, n. Also: Cistern. [F. Cistercien, med. L. Cistercianus, f. Cistercium: see Cisteus.] Cistercian. — 1523–4 Treasurer's Accounts V. 233.
Dene Thomas Fassintoun, monk of the ordour of Cisterns 1537 Reg. Privy S. II. 381/2.
Galter, abbot of Glenluce, commissar-generale of the ordour of Cistercien 1622-6 Bisset II. 111/5.
The abay of … Sandale in Kyntyre of the ordoure of Cisterciense 1622-6 Ib. 16.
The abay of Glenluse in Galloway of the ordoure of Cisterciens
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