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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1573
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Bute pursevant. [From the name of the island.] One of the six Scottish pursuivants. — 1561 Reg. Privy S. MS. XXX. 51.
Ane lettre maid to Iohnne Calder makand him Bute pursevant for his liftyme … be the promotioun of Adame McCullocht last Bute pursevant to Marchemont herald 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 49.
To our louitis, Iohne Calder, Bute persevante, messingeris, … coniunctly and seuerallie, … greating
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