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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Breviat, n. [e.m.E. breviate (1581), L. breviātum.] a. A Papal message. b. A summary account.1479 Acta Conc. 28/2.
Lettres & command fovndit & gevin apon our haly fader the papis breviatis direct to our said souuerain lord 1515 Treas. Acc. V. 12.
For thre wrichtis feis and wagis … as his compt and breviat maid thairon beris in thaim at mair lenth
