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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patronat(e, a. [L. patrō nāt-us noun, patronage, f. patrō n-us Patro(u)n(e n.] (A church) subject to presentation by a patron. —1681 Stair Inst. ii. viii. § 27 (1693) 431, § 28 (1693) 432 (see Kirk-patronat(e).1690 in Farther Vindic. 33 (see Kirk-patronat(e). 1694 Fountainhall Decis. I. 603.
A patronate, but not a patrimonial mensal kirk
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