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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ambaxiat(e, n. [med.L. ambaxiata.] = Ambassiat n. —1478 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 410.
The counsale … has consentit til the sendyng of ane ambaxiat fra our souerane lord to the Duke of Burgunȝie Ib.
Wpon the sending of the said ambaxiate
