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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Commandour, Comawndoure, n. [ME. comandour, -dur (c 1300), AF. comandour.] A commander; a commendator. —c1420 Wynt. v. 4338.
Ane empryoure in propyrte A comawndoure suld callyd be 1476 Acta Aud. 46/2.
Sir Wilȝam of Knollis commandour of Torfechin