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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1627-1644, 1697
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(Convener,) Conveener, -viner, n. Also: conwiner. [f. Convene,v. Cf. Convenar.] One who convenes. Deacon convener: see Deacon. — 1627 Haddington Corr. 155.
The laird of Howstowne … was appoyntit to be conviner of the shayr in Pollogs absens 1644 Wemyss Corr. 88.
The Laird of Murkell … , who is conwiner off ther committie off war, doth alwayes forslowe them in that shyre 1697 Stirling B. Rec. II. 84.
The … councill being conveined, the dean of guild and conveener maid report that they [etc.]
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