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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1578-1612
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Constituent, n. [L. constituent-, -uens, pres. pple. of constituere.] One who appoints another as agent or representative. — 1578 Protocol Book of John Robeson 16.
Transferrand fra the said constituent and his aris … his haill rycht & powar to vplift … the saidis chartouris 1612 Edinburgh Testaments XLVII. 183 b.
The said constituent leuis and disponis the rest of hir … guidis and geir to … hir spous
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