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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Comites, Commites, n. pl. [L. comitia.] The assembly of the Roman people. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 73/14.
Quhen this regent had maid his comites Ib. II. 36/13.
He … demandit thame quhat thai wald do anens the commites of consullis
