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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Advocatry, n. [Advocat n.] The office or function of an advocate. —1527 Treas. Acc. V. 328.
To Maister Adam Ottirburn, the Kingis advocat, in complete payment of his ȝeris fe of advocatry, xl li. 1612 Acts IV. 491/1.
Ratificatioun of … Sr William Olyphantis gift of Aduocatrie
