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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alphabet, n. [e.m.E. (1513).] A list of authorized charges. — 1683 Elgin Rec. I. 331.
The Counsell ratifies the Act grantit in favouris of Archibald Stewart as postmaister, and ordainit ane alphabet to be drawin to him
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