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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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Convi(c)kar, n. [f. convick Convict v.] A convicter. —1531 Bell. Boece II. 506.
The king … gaif the abbay of Melros to Johne Fogo, for he was principall convikar [v.r. convickar] of this Paule
