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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1482-1483, 1572-1626
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Confermit, ppl. a. Also: -eit, -ed. [f. Conferm(e,v.] Confirmed (in various senses). 1482 Edinb. Chart. 154.
Andro be the mercy of God, elect confermit of Murray 1483 Acts Lords of Council II. Introd. 125.
A reverend fader in God, William, elect confermit of Ross — 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 79.
Henrie, bischope of Ross, deceissit … , of his auld meladie of ane confermit stane 1582 Edinburgh Testaments XI. 33.
Being hevelie vext with ane confermit stane — 1622-6 Bisset II. 88/24.
Executouris may nocht persew bot be ane confermed testament
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