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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1570
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Autorising, vbl. n. [f. Autorise,v.] Authorizing, sanctioning. —1530–1 Maxwell Mem. I. 263 (for the attoriseng heyr of). 1558 Acts II. 506/1 (this autorising to be maid be the quenis grace). 1570 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 16 (for autorizing of my Lord Erle of Levinax).
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