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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1488-1511
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Erect, p.p. [ME. erect (15th c.), L. ērectus.] Erected. — 1488 Acts II. 213/1.
That … the sege of Glasgw be erect in ane Archibischoprik 1507 Reg. Privy S. I. 226/1.
Ay and quhill he bruke and jose the archidenry to be erect within the sade college 1511 Ib. 335/2.
The prebend of Glenquhom … is to be erect perpetually … in ane archidenry
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