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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Precedant, adj. (pres. p.). Also: preceidant. [Sc. var. of Precedent: cf. Precedand ppl. adj.] = Preceding ppl. adj.(1) 1482–3 Acta Conc. II cxix.
The said gift … is of the dait precedant our said soverane lordis letters of interdictioun 1496 Ib. 26. 1552 Reg. Cupar A. II 106.
At the fest of Witsonday immediatlie precedant the dait heirof(2) 1546 Misc. Spald. C. II 201.
At the martymes nixt precedant 1607 J.M. Beale Fife Schools 116.
For this last Hallowmas term and all terms preceidant(3) 1623 Perth Kirk S. MS 14 May.
Both the mother … and the dochter … afirmeit the precedant depositioun to be of veritie
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