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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1729-1755

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AFFIDATE, ppl.adj. Affianced.Sc. 1755 Nairne Peerage Evidence (1873) 92:
Mrs Margaret Murray his affidate spouse.
Ags. 1729 Private Document (Fif.1):
Her affidate husband.

[From late Lat. affīdā-tus, -ta, pa.p. of affīdāre, to pledge, Lat. ad- and fīdus faithful.]

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