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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Archedenry, n. Also: archedeynrie, -deanrie, archde(a)nry. [Cf. Archedene,n. and Denery.] Archdeaconry.1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 16.
Hys gagis to be payit to hym or hys deput of the archdenry 1592 Acts III. 616/1.
Lands … quhilkis pertenit to the said archedeanrie of Ȝetland 1612 Reg. Soltre 252.
The archedeanrie of Lowthiane 1662 Acts VII. 403/1.
Act for ane Archdeanry in the Ysles
